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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.22, 1,278.48 and 304.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.22, 1,278.48 and 304.36 is: 456.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.22 : 1,278.48 = 304.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.22/1,278.48 = 304.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.22x = 1,278.48 × 304.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.22x = 389,116.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,116.12/852.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.59

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