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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.58, 1,277.64 and 303.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.58, 1,277.64 and 303.75 is: 455.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.58 : 1,277.64 = 303.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.58/1,277.64 = 303.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.58x = 1,277.64 × 303.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.58x = 388,083.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,083.15/851.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.72

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