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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.32, 1,275.24 and 302.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.32, 1,275.24 and 302.43 is: 453.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.32 : 1,275.24 = 302.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.32/1,275.24 = 302.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.32x = 1,275.24 × 302.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.32x = 385,676.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,676.75/850.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.57

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