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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.03, 1,271.28 and 457.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.03, 1,271.28 and 457.37 is: 686.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.03 : 1,271.28 = 457.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.03/1,271.28 = 457.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.03x = 1,271.28 × 457.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.03x = 581,445.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,445.33/847.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.45

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