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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.47, 1,269.37 and 326.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.47, 1,269.37 and 326.18 is: 489.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.47 : 1,269.37 = 326.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.47/1,269.37 = 326.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.47x = 1,269.37 × 326.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.47x = 414,049.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,049.07/846.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.15

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