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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.98, 1,273.06 and 329.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.98, 1,273.06 and 329.22 is: 493.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.98 : 1,273.06 = 329.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.98/1,273.06 = 329.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.98x = 1,273.06 × 329.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.98x = 419,120.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,120.82/848.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.68

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