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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.84, 1,276.40 and 302.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.84, 1,276.40 and 302.96 is: 454.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.84 : 1,276.40 = 302.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.84/1,276.40 = 302.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.84x = 1,276.40 × 302.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.84x = 386,698.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,698.14/850.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.49

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