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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.92, 1,273.96 and 438.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.92, 1,273.96 and 438.64 is: 657.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.92 : 1,273.96 = 438.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.92/1,273.96 = 438.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.92x = 1,273.96 × 438.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.92x = 558,809.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,809.81/849.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.49

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