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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.91, 1,273.77 and 301.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.91, 1,273.77 and 301.35 is: 452.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.91 : 1,273.77 = 301.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.91/1,273.77 = 301.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.91x = 1,273.77 × 301.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.91x = 383,850.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,850.59/848.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.17

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