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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.46, 1,275.09 and 295.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.46, 1,275.09 and 295.03 is: 442.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.46 : 1,275.09 = 295.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.46/1,275.09 = 295.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.46x = 1,275.09 × 295.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.46x = 376,183.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,183.43/850.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.33

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