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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.65, 1,277.64 and 303.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.65, 1,277.64 and 303.82 is: 455.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.65 : 1,277.64 = 303.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.65/1,277.64 = 303.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.65x = 1,277.64 × 303.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.65x = 388,169.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,169.39/851.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.79

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