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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.60, 1,270.56 and 413.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.60, 1,270.56 and 413.52 is: 620.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.60 : 1,270.56 = 413.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.60/1,270.56 = 413.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.60x = 1,270.56 × 413.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.60x = 525,401.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,401.97/846.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.60

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