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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846, 1,269.20 and 298.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846, 1,269.20 and 298.64 is: 448.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846 : 1,269.20 = 298.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846/1,269.20 = 298.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846x = 1,269.20 × 298.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846x = 379,037.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,037.81/846
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.04

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