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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.58, 1,272.33 and 437.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.58, 1,272.33 and 437.46 is: 655.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.58 : 1,272.33 = 437.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.58/1,272.33 = 437.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.58x = 1,272.33 × 437.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.58x = 556,593.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,593.48/848.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.91

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