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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.38, 1,272.42 and 328.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.38, 1,272.42 and 328.15 is: 492.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.38 : 1,272.42 = 328.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.38/1,272.42 = 328.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.38x = 1,272.42 × 328.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.38x = 417,544.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,544.62/848.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.17

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