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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.94, 1,270.82 and 462.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.94, 1,270.82 and 462.18 is: 693.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.94 : 1,270.82 = 462.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.94/1,270.82 = 462.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.94x = 1,270.82 × 462.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.94x = 587,347.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,347.59/846.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.49

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