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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.25, 1,272.38 and 328.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.25, 1,272.38 and 328.48 is: 492.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.25 : 1,272.38 = 328.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.25/1,272.38 = 328.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.25x = 1,272.38 × 328.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.25x = 417,953.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,953.72/848.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.72

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