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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.43, 1,276.83 and 303.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.43, 1,276.83 and 303.51 is: 455.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.43 : 1,276.83 = 303.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.43/1,276.83 = 303.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.43x = 1,276.83 × 303.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.43x = 387,530.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,530.67/851.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.15

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