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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.21, 1,268.91 and 298.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.21, 1,268.91 and 298.43 is: 447.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.21 : 1,268.91 = 298.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.21/1,268.91 = 298.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.21x = 1,268.91 × 298.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.21x = 378,674.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,674.47/846.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.49

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