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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.97, 1,270.14 and 291.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.97, 1,270.14 and 291.52 is: 437.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.97 : 1,270.14 = 291.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.97/1,270.14 = 291.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.97x = 1,270.14 × 291.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.97x = 370,271.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,271.21/846.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.17

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