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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.22, 1,269.33 and 269.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.22, 1,269.33 and 269.09 is: 403.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.22 : 1,269.33 = 269.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.22/1,269.33 = 269.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.22x = 1,269.33 × 269.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.22x = 341,564.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,564.01/846.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.64

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