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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.90, 1,272.74 and 328.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.90, 1,272.74 and 328.46 is: 492.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.90 : 1,272.74 = 328.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.90/1,272.74 = 328.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.90x = 1,272.74 × 328.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.90x = 418,043.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,043.85/848.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.46

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