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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848, 1,270.88 and 334.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848, 1,270.88 and 334.72 is: 501.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848 : 1,270.88 = 334.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848/1,270.88 = 334.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848x = 1,270.88 × 334.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848x = 425,388.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,388.95/848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.64

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