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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.95, 1,272.98 and 301.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.95, 1,272.98 and 301.05 is: 451.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.95 : 1,272.98 = 301.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.95/1,272.98 = 301.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.95x = 1,272.98 × 301.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.95x = 383,230.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,230.63/848.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.42

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