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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.95, 1,270.19 and 299.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.95, 1,270.19 and 299.06 is: 448.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.95 : 1,270.19 = 299.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.95/1,270.19 = 299.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.95x = 1,270.19 × 299.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.95x = 379,856.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,856.67/846.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.50

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