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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.33, 1,274.45 and 484.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.33, 1,274.45 and 484.01 is: 725.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.33 : 1,274.45 = 484.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.33/1,274.45 = 484.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.33x = 1,274.45 × 484.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.33x = 616,846.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,846.54/850.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.42

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