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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.23, 1,273.89 and 329.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.23, 1,273.89 and 329.15 is: 493.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.23 : 1,273.89 = 329.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.23/1,273.89 = 329.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.23x = 1,273.89 × 329.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.23x = 419,300.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,300.89/849.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.74

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