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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.98, 1,278.90 and 297.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.98, 1,278.90 and 297.56 is: 446.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.98 : 1,278.90 = 297.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.98/1,278.90 = 297.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.98x = 1,278.90 × 297.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.98x = 380,549.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,549.48/852.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.14

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