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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.61, 1,274.49 and 329.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.61, 1,274.49 and 329.74 is: 494.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.61 : 1,274.49 = 329.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.61/1,274.49 = 329.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.61x = 1,274.49 × 329.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.61x = 420,250.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,250.33/849.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.64

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