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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.89, 1,277.64 and 304.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.89, 1,277.64 and 304.06 is: 456.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.89 : 1,277.64 = 304.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.89/1,277.64 = 304.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.89x = 1,277.64 × 304.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.89x = 388,479.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,479.22/851.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.02

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