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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.73, 1,275.67 and 302.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.73, 1,275.67 and 302.84 is: 454.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.73 : 1,275.67 = 302.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.73/1,275.67 = 302.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.73x = 1,275.67 × 302.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.73x = 386,323.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,323.90/850.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.11

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