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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.16, 1,269.23 and 435.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.16, 1,269.23 and 435.08 is: 652.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.16 : 1,269.23 = 435.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.16/1,269.23 = 435.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.16x = 1,269.23 × 435.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.16x = 552,208.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,208.07/846.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.61

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