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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.40, 1,276.28 and 330.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.40, 1,276.28 and 330.64 is: 496.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.40 : 1,276.28 = 330.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.40/1,276.28 = 330.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.40x = 1,276.28 × 330.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.40x = 421,985.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,985.62/850.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.22

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