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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.97, 1,270.40 and 408.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.97, 1,270.40 and 408.08 is: 612.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.97 : 1,270.40 = 408.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.97/1,270.40 = 408.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.97x = 1,270.40 × 408.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.97x = 518,424.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,424.83/846.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.09

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