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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.04, 1,276.51 and 303.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.04, 1,276.51 and 303.19 is: 454.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.04 : 1,276.51 = 303.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.04/1,276.51 = 303.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.04x = 1,276.51 × 303.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.04x = 387,028.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,028.87/851.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.77

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