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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.61, 1,272.99 and 328.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.61, 1,272.99 and 328.74 is: 493.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.61 : 1,272.99 = 328.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.61/1,272.99 = 328.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.61x = 1,272.99 × 328.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.61x = 418,485.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,485.43/848.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.14

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