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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.66, 1,277.49 and 303.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.66, 1,277.49 and 303.84 is: 455.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.66 : 1,277.49 = 303.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.66/1,277.49 = 303.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.66x = 1,277.49 × 303.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.66x = 388,152.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,152.56/851.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.76

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