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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.66, 1,275.48 and 302.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.66, 1,275.48 and 302.74 is: 453.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.66 : 1,275.48 = 302.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.66/1,275.48 = 302.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.66x = 1,275.48 × 302.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.66x = 386,138.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,138.82/850.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.93

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