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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.58, 1,273.06 and 271.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.58, 1,273.06 and 271.45 is: 407.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.58 : 1,273.06 = 271.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.58/1,273.06 = 271.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.58x = 1,273.06 × 271.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.58x = 345,572.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,572.14/848.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.24

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