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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.70, 1,270.13 and 269.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.70, 1,270.13 and 269.58 is: 404.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.70 : 1,270.13 = 269.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.70/1,270.13 = 269.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.70x = 1,270.13 × 269.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.70x = 342,399.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,399.43/846.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.39

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