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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.44, 1,270.35 and 327.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.44, 1,270.35 and 327.06 is: 490.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.44 : 1,270.35 = 327.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.44/1,270.35 = 327.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.44x = 1,270.35 × 327.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.44x = 415,480.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,480.67/847.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.28

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