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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.79, 1,279.20 and 304.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.79, 1,279.20 and 304.96 is: 457.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.79 : 1,279.20 = 304.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.79/1,279.20 = 304.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.79x = 1,279.20 × 304.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.79x = 390,097.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,097.76/852.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.44

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