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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.42, 1,270.26 and 629.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.42, 1,270.26 and 629.34 is: 944.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.42 : 1,270.26 = 629.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.42/1,270.26 = 629.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.42x = 1,270.26 × 629.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.42x = 799,425.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,425.43/846.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.48

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