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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.05, 1,269.30 and 481.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.05, 1,269.30 and 481.10 is: 721.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.05 : 1,269.30 = 481.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.05/1,269.30 = 481.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.05x = 1,269.30 × 481.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.05x = 610,653.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,653.88/846.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.77

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