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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.35, 1,270.62 and 299.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.35, 1,270.62 and 299.52 is: 449.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.35 : 1,270.62 = 299.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.35/1,270.62 = 299.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.35x = 1,270.62 × 299.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.35x = 380,576.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,576.10/847.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.14

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