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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.17, 1,275.60 and 302.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.17, 1,275.60 and 302.39 is: 453.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.17 : 1,275.60 = 302.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.17/1,275.60 = 302.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.17x = 1,275.60 × 302.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.17x = 385,727.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,727.17/850.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.71

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