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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.89, 1,276.14 and 303.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.89, 1,276.14 and 303.06 is: 454.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.89 : 1,276.14 = 303.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.89/1,276.14 = 303.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.89x = 1,276.14 × 303.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.89x = 386,746.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,746.99/850.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.52

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