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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.14, 1,276.53 and 303.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.14, 1,276.53 and 303.31 is: 454.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.14 : 1,276.53 = 303.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.14/1,276.53 = 303.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.14x = 1,276.53 × 303.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.14x = 387,184.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,184.31/851.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.90

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