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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.19, 1,269.28 and 435.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.19, 1,269.28 and 435.44 is: 653.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.19 : 1,269.28 = 435.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.19/1,269.28 = 435.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.19x = 1,269.28 × 435.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.19x = 552,699.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,699.00/846.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.16

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