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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.06, 1,275.21 and 302.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.06, 1,275.21 and 302.14 is: 453.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.06 : 1,275.21 = 302.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.06/1,275.21 = 302.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.06x = 1,275.21 × 302.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.06x = 385,291.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,291.95/850.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.25

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