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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.92, 1,278.35 and 304.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.92, 1,278.35 and 304.43 is: 456.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.92 : 1,278.35 = 304.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.92/1,278.35 = 304.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.92x = 1,278.35 × 304.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.92x = 389,161.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,161.32/851.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.81

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