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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.70, 1,277.10 and 303.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.70, 1,277.10 and 303.80 is: 455.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.70 : 1,277.10 = 303.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.70/1,277.10 = 303.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.70x = 1,277.10 × 303.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.70x = 387,982.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,982.98/851.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.54

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