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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.70, 1,270.28 and 326.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.70, 1,270.28 and 326.70 is: 490.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.70 : 1,270.28 = 326.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.70/1,270.28 = 326.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.70x = 1,270.28 × 326.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.70x = 415,000.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,000.48/846.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.14

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