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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.49, 1,274.43 and 438.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.49, 1,274.43 and 438.59 is: 657.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.49 : 1,274.43 = 438.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.49/1,274.43 = 438.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.49x = 1,274.43 × 438.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.49x = 558,952.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,952.25/849.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.99

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