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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.27, 1,269.32 and 407.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.27, 1,269.32 and 407.39 is: 611.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.27 : 1,269.32 = 407.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.27/1,269.32 = 407.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.27x = 1,269.32 × 407.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.27x = 517,099.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,099.89/846.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.03

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