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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.70, 1,269.21 and 414.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.70, 1,269.21 and 414.46 is: 621.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.70 : 1,269.21 = 414.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.70/1,269.21 = 414.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.70x = 1,269.21 × 414.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.70x = 526,036.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,036.78/846.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.28

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