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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.08, 1,277.66 and 304.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.08, 1,277.66 and 304.18 is: 456.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.08 : 1,277.66 = 304.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.08/1,277.66 = 304.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.08x = 1,277.66 × 304.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.08x = 388,636.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,636.19/852.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.11

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