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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.09, 1,269.30 and 298.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.09, 1,269.30 and 298.13 is: 447.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.09 : 1,269.30 = 298.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.09/1,269.30 = 298.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.09x = 1,269.30 × 298.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.09x = 378,416.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,416.41/846.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.25

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