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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.69, 1,269.59 and 326.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.69, 1,269.59 and 326.87 is: 490.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.69 : 1,269.59 = 326.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.69/1,269.59 = 326.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.69x = 1,269.59 × 326.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.69x = 414,991.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,991.70/846.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.14

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