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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.32, 1,276.02 and 440.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.32, 1,276.02 and 440.48 is: 659.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.32 : 1,276.02 = 440.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.32/1,276.02 = 440.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.32x = 1,276.02 × 440.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.32x = 562,061.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,061.29/852.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.45

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