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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.46, 1,269.78 and 359.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.46, 1,269.78 and 359.44 is: 539.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.46 : 1,269.78 = 359.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.46/1,269.78 = 359.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.46x = 1,269.78 × 359.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.46x = 456,409.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,409.72/846.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.20

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