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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.26, 1,272.18 and 328.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.26, 1,272.18 and 328.06 is: 492.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.26 : 1,272.18 = 328.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.26/1,272.18 = 328.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.26x = 1,272.18 × 328.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.26x = 417,351.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,351.37/848.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.01

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