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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.24, 1,276.56 and 303.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.24, 1,276.56 and 303.32 is: 454.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.24 : 1,276.56 = 303.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.24/1,276.56 = 303.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.24x = 1,276.56 × 303.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.24x = 387,206.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,206.18/851.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.87

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