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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.11, 1,276.40 and 303.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.11, 1,276.40 and 303.15 is: 454.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.11 : 1,276.40 = 303.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.11/1,276.40 = 303.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.11x = 1,276.40 × 303.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.11x = 386,932.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,932.76/851.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.62

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