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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.93, 1,279.08 and 297.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.93, 1,279.08 and 297.49 is: 446.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.93 : 1,279.08 = 297.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.93/1,279.08 = 297.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.93x = 1,279.08 × 297.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.93x = 380,513.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,513.51/852.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.13

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