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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.47, 1,273.94 and 329.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.47, 1,273.94 and 329.44 is: 494.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.47 : 1,273.94 = 329.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.47/1,273.94 = 329.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.47x = 1,273.94 × 329.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.47x = 419,678.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,678.78/849.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.05

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