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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.92, 1,275.22 and 302.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.92, 1,275.22 and 302.14 is: 453.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.92 : 1,275.22 = 302.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.92/1,275.22 = 302.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.92x = 1,275.22 × 302.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.92x = 385,294.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,294.97/849.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.33

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