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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.96, 1,270.38 and 269.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.96, 1,270.38 and 269.85 is: 404.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.96 : 1,270.38 = 269.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.96/1,270.38 = 269.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.96x = 1,270.38 × 269.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.96x = 342,812.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,812.04/846.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.76

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