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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.15, 1,272.47 and 385.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.15, 1,272.47 and 385.54 is: 578.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.15 : 1,272.47 = 385.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.15/1,272.47 = 385.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.15x = 1,272.47 × 385.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.15x = 490,590.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,590.16/848.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.43

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