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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.13, 1,273.89 and 329.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.13, 1,273.89 and 329.14 is: 493.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.13 : 1,273.89 = 329.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.13/1,273.89 = 329.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.13x = 1,273.89 × 329.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.13x = 419,284.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,284.97/849.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.78

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