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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.98, 1,278.47 and 332.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.98, 1,278.47 and 332.34 is: 498.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.98 : 1,278.47 = 332.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.98/1,278.47 = 332.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.98x = 1,278.47 × 332.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.98x = 424,886.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,886.72/851.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.71

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