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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.06, 1,270.49 and 384.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.06, 1,270.49 and 384.35 is: 576.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.06 : 1,270.49 = 384.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.06/1,270.49 = 384.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.06x = 1,270.49 × 384.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.06x = 488,304.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,304.56/847.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.47

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