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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.09, 1,269.27 and 298.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.09, 1,269.27 and 298.35 is: 447.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.09 : 1,269.27 = 298.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.09/1,269.27 = 298.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.09x = 1,269.27 × 298.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.09x = 378,686.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,686.70/846.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.57

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