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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.62, 1,269.91 and 230.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.62, 1,269.91 and 230.41 is: 345.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.62 : 1,269.91 = 230.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.62/1,269.91 = 230.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.62x = 1,269.91 × 230.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.62x = 292,601.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,601.84/846.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.61

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