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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.92, 1,279.62 and 305.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.92, 1,279.62 and 305.24 is: 457.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.92 : 1,279.62 = 305.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.92/1,279.62 = 305.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.92x = 1,279.62 × 305.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.92x = 390,591.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,591.21/852.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.95

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