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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.24, 1,274.94 and 302.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.24, 1,274.94 and 302.42 is: 453.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.24 : 1,274.94 = 302.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.24/1,274.94 = 302.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.24x = 1,274.94 × 302.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.24x = 385,567.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,567.35/850.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.48

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