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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.46, 1,278.34 and 304.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.46, 1,278.34 and 304.67 is: 456.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.46 : 1,278.34 = 304.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.46/1,278.34 = 304.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.46x = 1,278.34 × 304.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.46x = 389,474.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,474.28/852.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.88

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