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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.04, 1,270.58 and 299.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.04, 1,270.58 and 299.25 is: 448.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.04 : 1,270.58 = 299.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.04/1,270.58 = 299.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.04x = 1,270.58 × 299.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.04x = 380,219.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,219.57/847.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.88

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