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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.80, 1,276.16 and 302.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.80, 1,276.16 and 302.84 is: 454.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.80 : 1,276.16 = 302.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.80/1,276.16 = 302.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.80x = 1,276.16 × 302.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.80x = 386,469.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,469.19/850.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.24

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