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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.61, 1,269.31 and 401.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.61, 1,269.31 and 401.63 is: 602.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.61 : 1,269.31 = 401.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.61/1,269.31 = 401.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.61x = 1,269.31 × 401.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.61x = 509,792.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,792.98/846.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.16

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