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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.48, 1,277.70 and 304.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.48, 1,277.70 and 304.38 is: 456.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.48 : 1,277.70 = 304.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.48/1,277.70 = 304.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.48x = 1,277.70 × 304.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.48x = 388,906.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,906.33/852.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.21

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