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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.32, 1,275.26 and 302.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.32, 1,275.26 and 302.42 is: 453.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.32 : 1,275.26 = 302.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.32/1,275.26 = 302.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.32x = 1,275.26 × 302.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.32x = 385,664.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,664.13/850.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.55

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