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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.30, 1,278.48 and 332.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.30, 1,278.48 and 332.46 is: 498.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.30 : 1,278.48 = 332.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.30/1,278.48 = 332.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.30x = 1,278.48 × 332.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.30x = 425,043.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,043.46/852.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.70

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