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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.65, 1,276.98 and 303.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.65, 1,276.98 and 303.73 is: 455.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.65 : 1,276.98 = 303.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.65/1,276.98 = 303.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.65x = 1,276.98 × 303.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.65x = 387,857.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,857.14/851.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.42

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