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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.50, 1,276.45 and 331.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.50, 1,276.45 and 331.48 is: 496.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.50 : 1,276.45 = 331.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.50/1,276.45 = 331.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.50x = 1,276.45 × 331.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.50x = 423,117.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,117.65/851.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.91

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