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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.45, 1,276.83 and 295.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.45, 1,276.83 and 295.99 is: 443.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.45 : 1,276.83 = 295.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.45/1,276.83 = 295.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.45x = 1,276.83 × 295.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.45x = 377,925.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,925.72/851.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.86

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