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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.06, 1,278.08 and 304.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.06, 1,278.08 and 304.28 is: 456.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.06 : 1,278.08 = 304.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.06/1,278.08 = 304.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.06x = 1,278.08 × 304.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.06x = 388,894.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,894.18/852.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.42

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