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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.11, 1,269.02 and 326.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.11, 1,269.02 and 326.35 is: 489.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.11 : 1,269.02 = 326.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.11/1,269.02 = 326.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.11x = 1,269.02 × 326.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.11x = 414,139.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,139.87/846.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.47

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