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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850, 1,274.94 and 302.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850, 1,274.94 and 302.20 is: 453.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850 : 1,274.94 = 302.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850/1,274.94 = 302.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850x = 1,274.94 × 302.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850x = 385,286.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,286.87/850
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.28

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