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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.27, 1,275.41 and 302.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.27, 1,275.41 and 302.47 is: 453.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.27 : 1,275.41 = 302.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.27/1,275.41 = 302.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.27x = 1,275.41 × 302.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.27x = 385,768.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,768.56/850.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.70

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