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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.70, 1,275.83 and 330.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.70, 1,275.83 and 330.52 is: 495.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.70 : 1,275.83 = 330.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.70/1,275.83 = 330.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.70x = 1,275.83 × 330.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.70x = 421,687.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,687.33/850.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.69

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