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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.72, 1,270.29 and 269.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.72, 1,270.29 and 269.60 is: 404.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.72 : 1,270.29 = 269.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.72/1,270.29 = 269.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.72x = 1,270.29 × 269.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.72x = 342,467.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,467.01/846.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.46

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