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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.48, 1,269.60 and 269.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.48, 1,269.60 and 269.28 is: 403.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.48 : 1,269.60 = 269.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.48/1,269.60 = 269.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.48x = 1,269.60 × 269.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.48x = 341,877.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,877.89/846.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.88

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