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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.16, 1,274.83 and 302.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.16, 1,274.83 and 302.24 is: 453.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.16 : 1,274.83 = 302.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.16/1,274.83 = 302.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.16x = 1,274.83 × 302.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.16x = 385,307.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,307.05/850.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.22

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