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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.20, 1,276.80 and 303.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.20, 1,276.80 and 303.40 is: 455.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.20 : 1,276.80 = 303.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.20/1,276.80 = 303.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.20x = 1,276.80 × 303.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.20x = 387,381.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,381.12/851.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.10

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