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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.38, 1,271.07 and 299.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.38, 1,271.07 and 299.65 is: 449.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.38 : 1,271.07 = 299.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.38/1,271.07 = 299.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.38x = 1,271.07 × 299.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.38x = 380,876.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,876.13/847.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.48

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