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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.07, 1,274.87 and 302.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.07, 1,274.87 and 302.18 is: 453.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.07 : 1,274.87 = 302.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.07/1,274.87 = 302.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.07x = 1,274.87 × 302.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.07x = 385,240.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,240.22/850.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.19

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