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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.87, 1,278.21 and 304.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.87, 1,278.21 and 304.31 is: 456.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.87 : 1,278.21 = 304.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.87/1,278.21 = 304.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.87x = 1,278.21 × 304.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.87x = 388,965.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,965.69/851.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.60

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