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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.54, 1,269.96 and 269.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.54, 1,269.96 and 269.22 is: 403.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.54 : 1,269.96 = 269.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.54/1,269.96 = 269.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.54x = 1,269.96 × 269.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.54x = 341,898.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,898.63/846.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.88

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