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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.65, 1,274.06 and 329.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.65, 1,274.06 and 329.33 is: 493.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.65 : 1,274.06 = 329.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.65/1,274.06 = 329.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.65x = 1,274.06 × 329.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.65x = 419,590.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,590.19/849.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.84

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