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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.58, 1,270 and 269.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.58, 1,270 and 269.50 is: 404.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.58 : 1,270 = 269.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.58/1,270 = 269.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.58x = 1,270 × 269.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.58x = 342,265
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,265/846.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.29

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