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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.30, 1,278.27 and 304.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.30, 1,278.27 and 304.52 is: 456.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.30 : 1,278.27 = 304.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.30/1,278.27 = 304.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.30x = 1,278.27 × 304.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.30x = 389,252.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,252.39/852.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.71

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