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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.38, 1,276.12 and 302.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.38, 1,276.12 and 302.56 is: 454.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.38 : 1,276.12 = 302.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.38/1,276.12 = 302.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.38x = 1,276.12 × 302.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.38x = 386,102.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,102.87/850.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.04

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