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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.68, 1,269.74 and 435.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.68, 1,269.74 and 435.76 is: 653.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.68 : 1,269.74 = 435.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.68/1,269.74 = 435.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.68x = 1,269.74 × 435.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.68x = 553,299.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,299.82/846.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.50

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