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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.09, 1,268.67 and 407.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.09, 1,268.67 and 407.19 is: 610.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.09 : 1,268.67 = 407.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.09/1,268.67 = 407.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.09x = 1,268.67 × 407.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.09x = 516,589.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,589.74/846.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.56

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