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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.86, 1,276.49 and 303

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.86, 1,276.49 and 303 is: 454.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.86 : 1,276.49 = 303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.86/1,276.49 = 303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.86x = 1,276.49 × 303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.86x = 386,776.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,776.47/850.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.57

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