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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.57, 1,276.55 and 303.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.57, 1,276.55 and 303.47 is: 454.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.57 : 1,276.55 = 303.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.57/1,276.55 = 303.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.57x = 1,276.55 × 303.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.57x = 387,386.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,386.73/851.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.91

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