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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.16, 1,273.29 and 438.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.16, 1,273.29 and 438.13 is: 656.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.16 : 1,273.29 = 438.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.16/1,273.29 = 438.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.16x = 1,273.29 × 438.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.16x = 557,866.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,866.55/849.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.96

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