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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.08, 1,274.81 and 302.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.08, 1,274.81 and 302.12 is: 453.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.08 : 1,274.81 = 302.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.08/1,274.81 = 302.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.08x = 1,274.81 × 302.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.08x = 385,145.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,145.60/850.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.07

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