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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.10, 1,275.84 and 303.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.10, 1,275.84 and 303.12 is: 454.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.10 : 1,275.84 = 303.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.10/1,275.84 = 303.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.10x = 1,275.84 × 303.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.10x = 386,732.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,732.62/851.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.39

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