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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.46, 1,271.90 and 328.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.46, 1,271.90 and 328.80 is: 492.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.46 : 1,271.90 = 328.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.46/1,271.90 = 328.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.46x = 1,271.90 × 328.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.46x = 418,197.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,197.77/848.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.89

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