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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.25, 1,268.46 and 406.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.25, 1,268.46 and 406.87 is: 609.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.25 : 1,268.46 = 406.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.25/1,268.46 = 406.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.25x = 1,268.46 × 406.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.25x = 516,102.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,102.28/846.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.87

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