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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.58, 1,272.12 and 328.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.58, 1,272.12 and 328.20 is: 492.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.58 : 1,272.12 = 328.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.58/1,272.12 = 328.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.58x = 1,272.12 × 328.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.58x = 417,509.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,509.78/848.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.01

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