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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.68, 1,272.78 and 438.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.68, 1,272.78 and 438.28 is: 657.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.68 : 1,272.78 = 438.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.68/1,272.78 = 438.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.68x = 1,272.78 × 438.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.68x = 557,834.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,834.02/848.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.30

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