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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.48, 1,272.76 and 437.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.48, 1,272.76 and 437.49 is: 656.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.48 : 1,272.76 = 437.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.48/1,272.76 = 437.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.48x = 1,272.76 × 437.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.48x = 556,818.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,818.68/848.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.26

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