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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.39, 1,274.81 and 302.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.39, 1,274.81 and 302.44 is: 453.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.39 : 1,274.81 = 302.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.39/1,274.81 = 302.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.39x = 1,274.81 × 302.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.39x = 385,545.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,545.65/850.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.38

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