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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.71, 1,278.15 and 304.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.71, 1,278.15 and 304.53 is: 456.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.71 : 1,278.15 = 304.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.71/1,278.15 = 304.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.71x = 1,278.15 × 304.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.71x = 389,229.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,229.08/852.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.46

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