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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.48, 1,272.32 and 328.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.48, 1,272.32 and 328.73 is: 492.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.48 : 1,272.32 = 328.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.48/1,272.32 = 328.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.48x = 1,272.32 × 328.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.48x = 418,241.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,241.75/848.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.93

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