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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.01, 1,276.46 and 303.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.01, 1,276.46 and 303.04 is: 454.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.01 : 1,276.46 = 303.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.01/1,276.46 = 303.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.01x = 1,276.46 × 303.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.01x = 386,819.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,819.66/851.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.54

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