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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.64, 1,269.88 and 435.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.64, 1,269.88 and 435.52 is: 653.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.64 : 1,269.88 = 435.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.64/1,269.88 = 435.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.64x = 1,269.88 × 435.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.64x = 553,058.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,058.14/846.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.24

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