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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.30, 1,276.04 and 485.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.30, 1,276.04 and 485.30 is: 727.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.30 : 1,276.04 = 485.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.30/1,276.04 = 485.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.30x = 1,276.04 × 485.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.30x = 619,253.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,253.41/851.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.43

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