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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.86, 1,273.32 and 328.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.86, 1,273.32 and 328.73 is: 493.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.86 : 1,273.32 = 328.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.86/1,273.32 = 328.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.86x = 1,273.32 × 328.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.86x = 418,572.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,572.12/848.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.10

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