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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.67, 1,269.57 and 384.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.67, 1,269.57 and 384.23 is: 576.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.67 : 1,269.57 = 384.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.67/1,269.57 = 384.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.67x = 1,269.57 × 384.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.67x = 487,806.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,806.88/846.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.15

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