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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.17, 1,270.29 and 457.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.17, 1,270.29 and 457.63 is: 686.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.17 : 1,270.29 = 457.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.17/1,270.29 = 457.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.17x = 1,270.29 × 457.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.17x = 581,322.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,322.81/847.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.19

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