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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.02, 1,269.11 and 384.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.02, 1,269.11 and 384.02 is: 576.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.02 : 1,269.11 = 384.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.02/1,269.11 = 384.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.02x = 1,269.11 × 384.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.02x = 487,363.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,363.62/846.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.07

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