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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.98, 1,274.55 and 302.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.98, 1,274.55 and 302.08 is: 452.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.98 : 1,274.55 = 302.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.98/1,274.55 = 302.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.98x = 1,274.55 × 302.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.98x = 385,016.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,016.06/849.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.97

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