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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.64, 1,270.00 and 269.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.64, 1,270.00 and 269.56 is: 404.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.64 : 1,270.00 = 269.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.64/1,270.00 = 269.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.64x = 1,270.00 × 269.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.64x = 342,333.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,333.50/846.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.35

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