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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.24, 1,270.20 and 413.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.24, 1,270.20 and 413.76 is: 621.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.24 : 1,270.20 = 413.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.24/1,270.20 = 413.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.24x = 1,270.20 × 413.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.24x = 525,557.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,557.95/846.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.05

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