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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.66, 1,269.48 and 298.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.66, 1,269.48 and 298.74 is: 447.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.66 : 1,269.48 = 298.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.66/1,269.48 = 298.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.66x = 1,269.48 × 298.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.66x = 379,244.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,244.46/846.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.93

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