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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.13, 1,270.68 and 299.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.13, 1,270.68 and 299.35 is: 449.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.13 : 1,270.68 = 299.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.13/1,270.68 = 299.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.13x = 1,270.68 × 299.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.13x = 380,371.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,371.70/847.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.01

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