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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.45, 1,269.66 and 435.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.45, 1,269.66 and 435.35 is: 653.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.45 : 1,269.66 = 435.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.45/1,269.66 = 435.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.45x = 1,269.66 × 435.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.45x = 552,740.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,740.13/846.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.01

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