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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.36, 1,277.13 and 303.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.36, 1,277.13 and 303.59 is: 455.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.36 : 1,277.13 = 303.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.36/1,277.13 = 303.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.36x = 1,277.13 × 303.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.36x = 387,728.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,728.23/851.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.42

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