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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.68, 1,275.71 and 302.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.68, 1,275.71 and 302.76 is: 454.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.68 : 1,275.71 = 302.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.68/1,275.71 = 302.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.68x = 1,275.71 × 302.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.68x = 386,232.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,232.45/850.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.03

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