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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.01, 1,270.71 and 299.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.01, 1,270.71 and 299.03 is: 448.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.01 : 1,270.71 = 299.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.01/1,270.71 = 299.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.01x = 1,270.71 × 299.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.01x = 379,980.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,980.41/847.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.61

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