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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.62, 1,270.08 and 299.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.62, 1,270.08 and 299.12 is: 448.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.62 : 1,270.08 = 299.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.62/1,270.08 = 299.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.62x = 1,270.08 × 299.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.62x = 379,899.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,899.98/846.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.73

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