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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.64, 1,278.93 and 304.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.64, 1,278.93 and 304.69 is: 457.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.64 : 1,278.93 = 304.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.64/1,278.93 = 304.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.64x = 1,278.93 × 304.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.64x = 389,677.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,677.18/852.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.02

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