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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.27, 1,276.59 and 303.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.27, 1,276.59 and 303.31 is: 454.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.27 : 1,276.59 = 303.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.27/1,276.59 = 303.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.27x = 1,276.59 × 303.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.27x = 387,202.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,202.51/851.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.85

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