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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.32, 1,269.44 and 413.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.32, 1,269.44 and 413.04 is: 619.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.32 : 1,269.44 = 413.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.32/1,269.44 = 413.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.32x = 1,269.44 × 413.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.32x = 524,329.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,329.50/846.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.54

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