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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.22, 1,269.39 and 326.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.22, 1,269.39 and 326.47 is: 489.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.22 : 1,269.39 = 326.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.22/1,269.39 = 326.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.22x = 1,269.39 × 326.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.22x = 414,417.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,417.75/846.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.73

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