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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.76, 1,276.28 and 303.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.76, 1,276.28 and 303.28 is: 454.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.76 : 1,276.28 = 303.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.76/1,276.28 = 303.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.76x = 1,276.28 × 303.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.76x = 387,070.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,070.20/850.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.97

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