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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.77, 1,278.84 and 304.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.77, 1,278.84 and 304.81 is: 457.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.77 : 1,278.84 = 304.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.77/1,278.84 = 304.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.77x = 1,278.84 × 304.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.77x = 389,803.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,803.22/852.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.10

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