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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.50, 1,277.12 and 303.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.50, 1,277.12 and 303.70 is: 455.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.50 : 1,277.12 = 303.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.50/1,277.12 = 303.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.50x = 1,277.12 × 303.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.50x = 387,861.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,861.34/851.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.50

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