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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.45, 492.67 and 84.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.45, 492.67 and 84.97 is: 127.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.45 : 492.67 = 84.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.45/492.67 = 84.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.45x = 492.67 × 84.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.45x = 41,859.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,859.71/328.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.45

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