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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.42, 1,277.26 and 303.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.42, 1,277.26 and 303.48 is: 455.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.42 : 1,277.26 = 303.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.42/1,277.26 = 303.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.42x = 1,277.26 × 303.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.42x = 387,622.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,622.86/851.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.27

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