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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.89, 1,274.64 and 329.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.89, 1,274.64 and 329.72 is: 494.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.89 : 1,274.64 = 329.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.89/1,274.64 = 329.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.89x = 1,274.64 × 329.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.89x = 420,277.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,277.49/849.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.51

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