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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850, 1,275.09 and 302.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850, 1,275.09 and 302.06 is: 453.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850 : 1,275.09 = 302.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850/1,275.09 = 302.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850x = 1,275.09 × 302.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850x = 385,153.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,153.69/850
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.12

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