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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.17, 1,269.36 and 413

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.17, 1,269.36 and 413 is: 619.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.17 : 1,269.36 = 413 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.17/1,269.36 = 413/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.17x = 1,269.36 × 413
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.17x = 524,245.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,245.68/846.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.55

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