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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.44, 492.61 and 84.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.44, 492.61 and 84.97 is: 127.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.44 : 492.61 = 84.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.44/492.61 = 84.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.44x = 492.61 × 84.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.44x = 41,857.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,857.07/328.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.44

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