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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846, 1,269.36 and 413.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846, 1,269.36 and 413.20 is: 619.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846 : 1,269.36 = 413.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846/1,269.36 = 413.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846x = 1,269.36 × 413.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846x = 524,499.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,499.55/846
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.98

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