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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.73, 1,279.28 and 304.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.73, 1,279.28 and 304.91 is: 457.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.73 : 1,279.28 = 304.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.73/1,279.28 = 304.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.73x = 1,279.28 × 304.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.73x = 390,058.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,058.87/852.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.43

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