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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.90, 1,275.88 and 303.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.90, 1,275.88 and 303.04 is: 454.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.90 : 1,275.88 = 303.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.90/1,275.88 = 303.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.90x = 1,275.88 × 303.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.90x = 386,642.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,642.68/850.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.39

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