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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.83, 1,276.37 and 302.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.83, 1,276.37 and 302.90 is: 454.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.83 : 1,276.37 = 302.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.83/1,276.37 = 302.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.83x = 1,276.37 × 302.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.83x = 386,604.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,604.58/850.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.39

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