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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.67, 1,279.05 and 304.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.67, 1,279.05 and 304.91 is: 457.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.67 : 1,279.05 = 304.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.67/1,279.05 = 304.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.67x = 1,279.05 × 304.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.67x = 389,995.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,995.14/852.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.38

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