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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.88, 1,269.55 and 326.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.88, 1,269.55 and 326.55 is: 489.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.88 : 1,269.55 = 326.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.88/1,269.55 = 326.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.88x = 1,269.55 × 326.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.88x = 414,570.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,570.74/846.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.53

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