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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.64, 1,270.26 and 298.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.64, 1,270.26 and 298.68 is: 448.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.64 : 1,270.26 = 298.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.64/1,270.26 = 298.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.64x = 1,270.26 × 298.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.64x = 379,401.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,401.26/846.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.13

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