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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.09, 1,267.76 and 434.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.09, 1,267.76 and 434.65 is: 651.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.09 : 1,267.76 = 434.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.09/1,267.76 = 434.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.09x = 1,267.76 × 434.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.09x = 551,034.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,034.51/846.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.27

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