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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.51, 1,277.20 and 303.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.51, 1,277.20 and 303.65 is: 455.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.51 : 1,277.20 = 303.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.51/1,277.20 = 303.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.51x = 1,277.20 × 303.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.51x = 387,820.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,820.56/851.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.45

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