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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.84, 1,275.78 and 302.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.84, 1,275.78 and 302.93 is: 454.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.84 : 1,275.78 = 302.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.84/1,275.78 = 302.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.84x = 1,275.78 × 302.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.84x = 386,472.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,472.04/850.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.22

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