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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.36, 1,267.74 and 480.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.36, 1,267.74 and 480.96 is: 720.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.36 : 1,267.74 = 480.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.36/1,267.74 = 480.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.36x = 1,267.74 × 480.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.36x = 609,732.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,732.23/846.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.42

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