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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.06, 1,269.30 and 298.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.06, 1,269.30 and 298.25 is: 447.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.06 : 1,269.30 = 298.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.06/1,269.30 = 298.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.06x = 1,269.30 × 298.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.06x = 378,562.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,562.38/846.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.44

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