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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.98, 1,276.44 and 303.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.98, 1,276.44 and 303.04 is: 454.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.98 : 1,276.44 = 303.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.98/1,276.44 = 303.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.98x = 1,276.44 × 303.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.98x = 386,812.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,812.38/850.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.55

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