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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.94, 1,278.03 and 303.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.94, 1,278.03 and 303.96 is: 455.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.94 : 1,278.03 = 303.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.94/1,278.03 = 303.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.94x = 1,278.03 × 303.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.94x = 388,470.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,470.00/851.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.98

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