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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.87, 1,276.45 and 303.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.87, 1,276.45 and 303.37 is: 455.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.87 : 1,276.45 = 303.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.87/1,276.45 = 303.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.87x = 1,276.45 × 303.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.87x = 387,230.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,230.25/850.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.10

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