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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.94, 1,278.05 and 304.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.94, 1,278.05 and 304.01 is: 456.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.94 : 1,278.05 = 304.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.94/1,278.05 = 304.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.94x = 1,278.05 × 304.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.94x = 388,539.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,539.98/851.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.06

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