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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.67, 1,270.01 and 359.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.67, 1,270.01 and 359.46 is: 539.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.67 : 1,270.01 = 359.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.67/1,270.01 = 359.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.67x = 1,270.01 × 359.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.67x = 456,517.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,517.79/846.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.19

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