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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.06, 1,270.35 and 327.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.06, 1,270.35 and 327.11 is: 490.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.06 : 1,270.35 = 327.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.06/1,270.35 = 327.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.06x = 1,270.35 × 327.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.06x = 415,537.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,537.84/847.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.57

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