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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.63, 1,279.14 and 304.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.63, 1,279.14 and 304.76 is: 457.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.63 : 1,279.14 = 304.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.63/1,279.14 = 304.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.63x = 1,279.14 × 304.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.63x = 389,834.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,834.48/852.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.22

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