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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.99, 1,274.88 and 302.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.99, 1,274.88 and 302.19 is: 453.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.99 : 1,274.88 = 302.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.99/1,274.88 = 302.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.99x = 1,274.88 × 302.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.99x = 385,255.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,255.99/849.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.25

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