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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.61, 1,275.76 and 302.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.61, 1,275.76 and 302.79 is: 454.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.61 : 1,275.76 = 302.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.61/1,275.76 = 302.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.61x = 1,275.76 × 302.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.61x = 386,285.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,285.86/850.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.13

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