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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.76, 1,279.05 and 304.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.76, 1,279.05 and 304.93 is: 457.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.76 : 1,279.05 = 304.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.76/1,279.05 = 304.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.76x = 1,279.05 × 304.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.76x = 390,016.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,016.38/852.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.36

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