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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.63, 1,269.94 and 435.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.63, 1,269.94 and 435.88 is: 653.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.63 : 1,269.94 = 435.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.63/1,269.94 = 435.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.63x = 1,269.94 × 435.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.63x = 553,539.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,539.27/846.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.81

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