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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.64, 1,269.60 and 353.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.64, 1,269.60 and 353.13 is: 529.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.64 : 1,269.60 = 353.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.64/1,269.60 = 353.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.64x = 1,269.60 × 353.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.64x = 448,333.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,333.85/846.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.54

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