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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.34, 1,275.51 and 302.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.34, 1,275.51 and 302.52 is: 453.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.34 : 1,275.51 = 302.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.34/1,275.51 = 302.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.34x = 1,275.51 × 302.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.34x = 385,867.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,867.29/850.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.78

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