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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.69, 1,279.27 and 304.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.69, 1,279.27 and 304.93 is: 457.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.69 : 1,279.27 = 304.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.69/1,279.27 = 304.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.69x = 1,279.27 × 304.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.69x = 390,087.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,087.80/852.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.48

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