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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.68, 1,269.09 and 435.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.68, 1,269.09 and 435.84 is: 653.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.68 : 1,269.09 = 435.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.68/1,269.09 = 435.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.68x = 1,269.09 × 435.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.68x = 553,120.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,120.19/846.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.28

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