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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.06, 1,270.10 and 299.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.06, 1,270.10 and 299.18 is: 448.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.06 : 1,270.10 = 299.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.06/1,270.10 = 299.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.06x = 1,270.10 × 299.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.06x = 379,992.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,992.44/847.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.60

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