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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.34, 1,272.31 and 328.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.34, 1,272.31 and 328.17 is: 492.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.34 : 1,272.31 = 328.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.34/1,272.31 = 328.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.34x = 1,272.31 × 328.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.34x = 417,532.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,532.33/848.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.18

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