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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.29, 1,271.61 and 327.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.29, 1,271.61 and 327.89 is: 491.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.29 : 1,271.61 = 327.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.29/1,271.61 = 327.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.29x = 1,271.61 × 327.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.29x = 416,948.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,948.20/848.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.52

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