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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.80, 1,273.84 and 301.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.80, 1,273.84 and 301.44 is: 452.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.80 : 1,273.84 = 301.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.80/1,273.84 = 301.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.80x = 1,273.84 × 301.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.80x = 383,986.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,986.33/848.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.39

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