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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.07, 1,267.85 and 435.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.07, 1,267.85 and 435.47 is: 652.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.07 : 1,267.85 = 435.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.07/1,267.85 = 435.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.07x = 1,267.85 × 435.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.07x = 552,105.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,105.39/846.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.55

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