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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.64, 1,269.18 and 413.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.64, 1,269.18 and 413.56 is: 619.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.64 : 1,269.18 = 413.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.64/1,269.18 = 413.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.64x = 1,269.18 × 413.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.64x = 524,882.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,882.08/846.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.96

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