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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.57, 1,274.70 and 329.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.57, 1,274.70 and 329.69 is: 494.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.57 : 1,274.70 = 329.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.57/1,274.70 = 329.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.57x = 1,274.70 × 329.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.57x = 420,249.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,249.47/849.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.66

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