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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.28, 1,270.19 and 326.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.28, 1,270.19 and 326.99 is: 490.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.28 : 1,270.19 = 326.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.28/1,270.19 = 326.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.28x = 1,270.19 × 326.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.28x = 415,333.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,333.89/847.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.20

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