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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.94, 1,273.65 and 328.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.94, 1,273.65 and 328.98 is: 493.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.94 : 1,273.65 = 328.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.94/1,273.65 = 328.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.94x = 1,273.65 × 328.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.94x = 419,005.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,005.38/848.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.56

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