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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.04, 1,270.94 and 299.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.04, 1,270.94 and 299.62 is: 449.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.04 : 1,270.94 = 299.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.04/1,270.94 = 299.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.04x = 1,270.94 × 299.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.04x = 380,799.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,799.04/847.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.56

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