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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.53, 1,271.70 and 385.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.53, 1,271.70 and 385.45 is: 578.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.53 : 1,271.70 = 385.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.53/1,271.70 = 385.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.53x = 1,271.70 × 385.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.53x = 490,173.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,173.59/847.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.36

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