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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.60, 1,276.03 and 302.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.60, 1,276.03 and 302.86 is: 454.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.60 : 1,276.03 = 302.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.60/1,276.03 = 302.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.60x = 1,276.03 × 302.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.60x = 386,458.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,458.45/850.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.34

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