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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.45, 1,278.33 and 296.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.45, 1,278.33 and 296.99 is: 445.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.45 : 1,278.33 = 296.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.45/1,278.33 = 296.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.45x = 1,278.33 × 296.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.45x = 379,651.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,651.23/852.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.36

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