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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.26, 1,270.60 and 327.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.26, 1,270.60 and 327.14 is: 490.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.26 : 1,270.60 = 327.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.26/1,270.60 = 327.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.26x = 1,270.60 × 327.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.26x = 415,663.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,663.52/847.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.60

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