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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.57, 1,269.84 and 269.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.57, 1,269.84 and 269.45 is: 404.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.57 : 1,269.84 = 269.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.57/1,269.84 = 269.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.57x = 1,269.84 × 269.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.57x = 342,152.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,152.04/846.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.16

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