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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.95, 1,273.19 and 301.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.95, 1,273.19 and 301.06 is: 451.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.95 : 1,273.19 = 301.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.95/1,273.19 = 301.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.95x = 1,273.19 × 301.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.95x = 383,306.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,306.58/848.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.51

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