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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.66, 1,271.36 and 327.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.66, 1,271.36 and 327.91 is: 491.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.66 : 1,271.36 = 327.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.66/1,271.36 = 327.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.66x = 1,271.36 × 327.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.66x = 416,885.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,885.30/847.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.81

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