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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.04, 1,268.86 and 268.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.04, 1,268.86 and 268.80 is: 403.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.04 : 1,268.86 = 268.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.04/1,268.86 = 268.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.04x = 1,268.86 × 268.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.04x = 341,069.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,069.57/846.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.14

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