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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.14, 1,272.19 and 271

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.14, 1,272.19 and 271 is: 406.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.14 : 1,272.19 = 271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.14/1,272.19 = 271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.14x = 1,272.19 × 271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.14x = 344,763.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,763.49/848.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.49

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