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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.57, 1,275.97 and 302.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.57, 1,275.97 and 302.59 is: 453.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.57 : 1,275.97 = 302.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.57/1,275.97 = 302.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.57x = 1,275.97 × 302.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.57x = 386,088.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,088.63/850.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.92

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