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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.15, 1,271.82 and 328.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.15, 1,271.82 and 328.39 is: 492.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.15 : 1,271.82 = 328.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.15/1,271.82 = 328.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.15x = 1,271.82 × 328.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.15x = 417,657.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,657.25/848.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.43

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