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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.02, 1,274.72 and 302.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.02, 1,274.72 and 302.06 is: 452.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.02 : 1,274.72 = 302.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.02/1,274.72 = 302.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.02x = 1,274.72 × 302.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.02x = 385,034.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,034.04/850.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.97

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