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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.10, 1,269.84 and 299.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.10, 1,269.84 and 299.14 is: 448.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.10 : 1,269.84 = 299.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.10/1,269.84 = 299.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.10x = 1,269.84 × 299.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.10x = 379,853.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,853.59/847.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.42

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