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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.11, 1,269.27 and 319.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.11, 1,269.27 and 319.19 is: 478.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.11 : 1,269.27 = 319.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.11/1,269.27 = 319.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.11x = 1,269.27 × 319.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.11x = 405,131.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,131.94/846.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.82

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