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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.24, 1,270.44 and 299.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.24, 1,270.44 and 299.41 is: 448.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.24 : 1,270.44 = 299.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.24/1,270.44 = 299.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.24x = 1,270.44 × 299.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.24x = 380,382.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,382.44/847.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.97

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