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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.63, 1,274.45 and 336.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.63, 1,274.45 and 336.63 is: 504.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.63 : 1,274.45 = 336.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.63/1,274.45 = 336.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.63x = 1,274.45 × 336.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.63x = 429,018.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,018.10/849.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.95

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