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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.73, 1,279.22 and 304.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.73, 1,279.22 and 304.88 is: 457.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.73 : 1,279.22 = 304.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.73/1,279.22 = 304.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.73x = 1,279.22 × 304.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.73x = 390,000.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,000.67/852.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.36

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