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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.72, 1,275.40 and 303.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.72, 1,275.40 and 303.30 is: 454.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.72 : 1,275.40 = 303.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.72/1,275.40 = 303.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.72x = 1,275.40 × 303.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.72x = 386,828.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,828.82/850.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.71

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