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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.48, 1,276.86 and 324.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.48, 1,276.86 and 324.30 is: 486.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.48 : 1,276.86 = 324.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.48/1,276.86 = 324.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.48x = 1,276.86 × 324.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.48x = 414,078.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,078.19/851.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.30

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