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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.74, 1,277.18 and 303.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.74, 1,277.18 and 303.84 is: 455.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.74 : 1,277.18 = 303.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.74/1,277.18 = 303.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.74x = 1,277.18 × 303.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.74x = 388,058.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,058.37/851.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.61

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