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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.44, 1,275.78 and 302.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.44, 1,275.78 and 302.46 is: 453.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.44 : 1,275.78 = 302.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.44/1,275.78 = 302.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.44x = 1,275.78 × 302.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.44x = 385,872.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,872.42/850.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.73

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