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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.80, 1,276.84 and 331.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.80, 1,276.84 and 331.48 is: 496.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.80 : 1,276.84 = 331.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.80/1,276.84 = 331.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.80x = 1,276.84 × 331.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.80x = 423,246.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,246.92/851.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.89

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