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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.62, 1,273.74 and 329.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.62, 1,273.74 and 329.60 is: 494.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.62 : 1,273.74 = 329.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.62/1,273.74 = 329.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.62x = 1,273.74 × 329.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.62x = 419,818.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,818.34/849.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.13

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