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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851, 1,276.58 and 303.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851, 1,276.58 and 303.16 is: 454.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851 : 1,276.58 = 303.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851/1,276.58 = 303.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851x = 1,276.58 × 303.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851x = 387,007.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,007.99/851
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.77

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