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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.90, 1,279.04 and 305.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.90, 1,279.04 and 305.54 is: 458.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.90 : 1,279.04 = 305.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.90/1,279.04 = 305.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.90x = 1,279.04 × 305.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.90x = 390,789.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,789.96/852.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.19

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