Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846, 1,269 and 333
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 846, 1,269 and 333 is: 499.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
846 : 1,269 = 333 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
846/1,269 = 333/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
846x = 1,269 × 333 - Step 4: Simplify right side
846x = 422,577 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 422,577/846 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 499.50
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