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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.12, 1,275.14 and 302.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.12, 1,275.14 and 302.31 is: 453.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.12 : 1,275.14 = 302.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.12/1,275.14 = 302.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.12x = 1,275.14 × 302.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.12x = 385,484.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,484.74/850.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.45

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