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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.49, 1,277.16 and 303.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.49, 1,277.16 and 303.66 is: 455.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.49 : 1,277.16 = 303.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.49/1,277.16 = 303.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.49x = 1,277.16 × 303.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.49x = 387,822.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,822.41/851.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.46

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