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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.55, 1,275.69 and 330.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.55, 1,275.69 and 330.79 is: 496.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.55 : 1,275.69 = 330.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.55/1,275.69 = 330.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.55x = 1,275.69 × 330.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.55x = 421,987.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,987.92/850.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.13

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