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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.12, 1,278.05 and 304.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.12, 1,278.05 and 304.22 is: 456.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.12 : 1,278.05 = 304.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.12/1,278.05 = 304.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.12x = 1,278.05 × 304.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.12x = 388,800.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,800.46/852.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.27

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