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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.77, 1,275.84 and 302.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.77, 1,275.84 and 302.81 is: 454.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.77 : 1,275.84 = 302.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.77/1,275.84 = 302.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.77x = 1,275.84 × 302.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.77x = 386,330.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,330.73/850.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.10

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