Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.11, 1,273.50 and 301.30
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 849.11, 1,273.50 and 301.30 is: 451.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
849.11 : 1,273.50 = 301.30 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
849.11/1,273.50 = 301.30/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
849.11x = 1,273.50 × 301.30 - Step 4: Simplify right side
849.11x = 383,702.37 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 383,702.37/849.11 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 451.89
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