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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.40, 1,271.07 and 299.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.40, 1,271.07 and 299.57 is: 449.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.40 : 1,271.07 = 299.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.40/1,271.07 = 299.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.40x = 1,271.07 × 299.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.40x = 380,774.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,774.44/847.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.34

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