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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.52, 1,271.91 and 328.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.52, 1,271.91 and 328.38 is: 492.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.52 : 1,271.91 = 328.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.52/1,271.91 = 328.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.52x = 1,271.91 × 328.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.52x = 417,669.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,669.81/848.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.23

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