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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.65, 1,278.82 and 297.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.65, 1,278.82 and 297.44 is: 446.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.65 : 1,278.82 = 297.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.65/1,278.82 = 297.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.65x = 1,278.82 × 297.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.65x = 380,372.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,372.22/852.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.11

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