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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.79, 1,272.36 and 328.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.79, 1,272.36 and 328.40 is: 492.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.79 : 1,272.36 = 328.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.79/1,272.36 = 328.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.79x = 1,272.36 × 328.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.79x = 417,836.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,836.66/848.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.27

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