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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.25, 1,269.63 and 401.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.25, 1,269.63 and 401.86 is: 602.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.25 : 1,269.63 = 401.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.25/1,269.63 = 401.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.25x = 1,269.63 × 401.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.25x = 510,207.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,207.16/846.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.91

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