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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.44, 1,278.72 and 304.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.44, 1,278.72 and 304.68 is: 457.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.44 : 1,278.72 = 304.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.44/1,278.72 = 304.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.44x = 1,278.72 × 304.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.44x = 389,600.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,600.41/852.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.04

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