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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846, 1,269.72 and 456.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846, 1,269.72 and 456.30 is: 684.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846 : 1,269.72 = 456.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846/1,269.72 = 456.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846x = 1,269.72 × 456.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846x = 579,373.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,373.24/846
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.84

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