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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846, 1,268.96 and 268.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846, 1,268.96 and 268.80 is: 403.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846 : 1,268.96 = 268.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846/1,268.96 = 268.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846x = 1,268.96 × 268.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846x = 341,096.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,096.45/846
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.19

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