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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.28, 1,268.76 and 435.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.28, 1,268.76 and 435.04 is: 652.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.28 : 1,268.76 = 435.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.28/1,268.76 = 435.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.28x = 1,268.76 × 435.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.28x = 551,961.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,961.35/846.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.22

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