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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.36, 1,269.54 and 269.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.36, 1,269.54 and 269.28 is: 403.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.36 : 1,269.54 = 269.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.36/1,269.54 = 269.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.36x = 1,269.54 × 269.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.36x = 341,861.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,861.73/846.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.92

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