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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.44, 1,271.84 and 328.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.44, 1,271.84 and 328.08 is: 491.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.44 : 1,271.84 = 328.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.44/1,271.84 = 328.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.44x = 1,271.84 × 328.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.44x = 417,265.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,265.27/848.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.80

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