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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.48, 1,278.32 and 419.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.48, 1,278.32 and 419.12 is: 628.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.48 : 1,278.32 = 419.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.48/1,278.32 = 419.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.48x = 1,278.32 × 419.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.48x = 535,769.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,769.48/852.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.48

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