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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.29, 1,271.98 and 328.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.29, 1,271.98 and 328.43 is: 492.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.29 : 1,271.98 = 328.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.29/1,271.98 = 328.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.29x = 1,271.98 × 328.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.29x = 417,756.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,756.39/848.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.47

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