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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.43, 1,275.26 and 302.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.43, 1,275.26 and 302.47 is: 453.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.43 : 1,275.26 = 302.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.43/1,275.26 = 302.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.43x = 1,275.26 × 302.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.43x = 385,721.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,721.52/850.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.56

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