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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.37, 1,274.80 and 302.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.37, 1,274.80 and 302.48 is: 453.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.37 : 1,274.80 = 302.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.37/1,274.80 = 302.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.37x = 1,274.80 × 302.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.37x = 385,601.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,601.50/850.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.45

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