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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.04, 1,278.33 and 304.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.04, 1,278.33 and 304.35 is: 456.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.04 : 1,278.33 = 304.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.04/1,278.33 = 304.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.04x = 1,278.33 × 304.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.04x = 389,059.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,059.74/852.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.62

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