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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.52, 1,276.97 and 303.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.52, 1,276.97 and 303.56 is: 455.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.52 : 1,276.97 = 303.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.52/1,276.97 = 303.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.52x = 1,276.97 × 303.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.52x = 387,629.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,629.11/851.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.22

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