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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.80, 1,273.52 and 437.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.80, 1,273.52 and 437.67 is: 656.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.80 : 1,273.52 = 437.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.80/1,273.52 = 437.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.80x = 1,273.52 × 437.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.80x = 557,384.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,384.68/848.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.68

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