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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.40, 1,268.77 and 407.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.40, 1,268.77 and 407.53 is: 610.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.40 : 1,268.77 = 407.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.40/1,268.77 = 407.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.40x = 1,268.77 × 407.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.40x = 517,061.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,061.84/846.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.90

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