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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.31, 1,271.47 and 385.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.31, 1,271.47 and 385.08 is: 577.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.31 : 1,271.47 = 385.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.31/1,271.47 = 385.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.31x = 1,271.47 × 385.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.31x = 489,617.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,617.67/847.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.85

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