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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.71, 1,269.66 and 298.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.71, 1,269.66 and 298.93 is: 448.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.71 : 1,269.66 = 298.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.71/1,269.66 = 298.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.71x = 1,269.66 × 298.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.71x = 379,539.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,539.46/846.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.25

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