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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.13, 1,269.25 and 269.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.13, 1,269.25 and 269.05 is: 403.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.13 : 1,269.25 = 269.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.13/1,269.25 = 269.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.13x = 1,269.25 × 269.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.13x = 341,491.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,491.71/846.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.59

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