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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.93, 1,273.19 and 301.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.93, 1,273.19 and 301.05 is: 451.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.93 : 1,273.19 = 301.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.93/1,273.19 = 301.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.93x = 1,273.19 × 301.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.93x = 383,292.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,292.34/848.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.50

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