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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.32, 1,270.33 and 408.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.32, 1,270.33 and 408.35 is: 612.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.32 : 1,270.33 = 408.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.32/1,270.33 = 408.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.32x = 1,270.33 × 408.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.32x = 518,731.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,731.88/847.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.20

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