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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.65, 1,270.25 and 436.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.65, 1,270.25 and 436.08 is: 654.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.65 : 1,270.25 = 436.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.65/1,270.25 = 436.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.65x = 1,270.25 × 436.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.65x = 553,934.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,934.84/846.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.26

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