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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.62, 1,269.93 and 298.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.62, 1,269.93 and 298.85 is: 448.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.62 : 1,269.93 = 298.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.62/1,269.93 = 298.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.62x = 1,269.93 × 298.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.62x = 379,512.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,512.23/846.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.27

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