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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.43, 1,275.53 and 302.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.43, 1,275.53 and 302.54 is: 453.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.43 : 1,275.53 = 302.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.43/1,275.53 = 302.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.43x = 1,275.53 × 302.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.43x = 385,890.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,890.96/850.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.76

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