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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.62, 1,273.56 and 328.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.62, 1,273.56 and 328.78 is: 493.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.62 : 1,273.56 = 328.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.62/1,273.56 = 328.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.62x = 1,273.56 × 328.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.62x = 418,721.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,721.06/848.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.41

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