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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.88, 1,273.41 and 301.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.88, 1,273.41 and 301.11 is: 451.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.88 : 1,273.41 = 301.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.88/1,273.41 = 301.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.88x = 1,273.41 × 301.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.88x = 383,436.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,436.49/848.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.70

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