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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.44, 1,270.11 and 353.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.44, 1,270.11 and 353.06 is: 529.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.44 : 1,270.11 = 353.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.44/1,270.11 = 353.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.44x = 1,270.11 × 353.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.44x = 448,425.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,425.04/846.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.78

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