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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.05, 1,276.05 and 330.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.05, 1,276.05 and 330.61 is: 495.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.05 : 1,276.05 = 330.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.05/1,276.05 = 330.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.05x = 1,276.05 × 330.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.05x = 421,874.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,874.89/851.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.71

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