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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.60, 1,278.48 and 304.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.60, 1,278.48 and 304.64 is: 456.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.60 : 1,278.48 = 304.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.60/1,278.48 = 304.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.60x = 1,278.48 × 304.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.60x = 389,476.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,476.15/852.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.81

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