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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.02, 1,277.57 and 303.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.02, 1,277.57 and 303.90 is: 455.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.02 : 1,277.57 = 303.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.02/1,277.57 = 303.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.02x = 1,277.57 × 303.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.02x = 388,256.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,256.68/852.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.69

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