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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.96, 1,279.44 and 305.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.96, 1,279.44 and 305.01 is: 457.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.96 : 1,279.44 = 305.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.96/1,279.44 = 305.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.96x = 1,279.44 × 305.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.96x = 390,241.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,241.99/852.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.52

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