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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.98, 1,277.96 and 304.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.98, 1,277.96 and 304.18 is: 456.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.98 : 1,277.96 = 304.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.98/1,277.96 = 304.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.98x = 1,277.96 × 304.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.98x = 388,729.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,729.87/851.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.27

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