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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.73, 1,270.19 and 481.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.73, 1,270.19 and 481.42 is: 722.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.73 : 1,270.19 = 481.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.73/1,270.19 = 481.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.73x = 1,270.19 × 481.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.73x = 611,494.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,494.87/846.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.18

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