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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.09, 1,269.14 and 413.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.09, 1,269.14 and 413.55 is: 620.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.09 : 1,269.14 = 413.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.09/1,269.14 = 413.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.09x = 1,269.14 × 413.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.09x = 524,850.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,850.78/846.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.33

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