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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.07, 1,278.08 and 304.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.07, 1,278.08 and 304.21 is: 456.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.07 : 1,278.08 = 304.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.07/1,278.08 = 304.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.07x = 1,278.08 × 304.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.07x = 388,798.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,798.74/852.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.30

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