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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.95, 1,279.46 and 332.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.95, 1,279.46 and 332.93 is: 499.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.95 : 1,279.46 = 332.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.95/1,279.46 = 332.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.95x = 1,279.46 × 332.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.95x = 425,972.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,972.15/852.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.41

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