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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.28, 1,269.37 and 269.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.28, 1,269.37 and 269.11 is: 403.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.28 : 1,269.37 = 269.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.28/1,269.37 = 269.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.28x = 1,269.37 × 269.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.28x = 341,592.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,592.47/846.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.64

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