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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.67, 1,277.82 and 303.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.67, 1,277.82 and 303.93 is: 456.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.67 : 1,277.82 = 303.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.67/1,277.82 = 303.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.67x = 1,277.82 × 303.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.67x = 388,367.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,367.83/851.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.01

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