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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.30, 1,270.09 and 359.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.30, 1,270.09 and 359.69 is: 539.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.30 : 1,270.09 = 359.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.30/1,270.09 = 359.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.30x = 1,270.09 × 359.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.30x = 456,838.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,838.67/846.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.81

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