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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.09, 1,274.88 and 302.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.09, 1,274.88 and 302.15 is: 453.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.09 : 1,274.88 = 302.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.09/1,274.88 = 302.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.09x = 1,274.88 × 302.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.09x = 385,204.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,204.53/850.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.13

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