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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.31, 1,276.76 and 303.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.31, 1,276.76 and 303.45 is: 455.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.31 : 1,276.76 = 303.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.31/1,276.76 = 303.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.31x = 1,276.76 × 303.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.31x = 387,428.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,428.79/851.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.10

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