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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.47, 1,276.63 and 303.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.47, 1,276.63 and 303.35 is: 454.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.47 : 1,276.63 = 303.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.47/1,276.63 = 303.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.47x = 1,276.63 × 303.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.47x = 387,265.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,265.71/851.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.82

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