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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.27, 1,278.51 and 304.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.27, 1,278.51 and 304.51 is: 456.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.27 : 1,278.51 = 304.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.27/1,278.51 = 304.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.27x = 1,278.51 × 304.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.27x = 389,319.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,319.08/852.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.80

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