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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.40, 1,271.24 and 299.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.40, 1,271.24 and 299.44 is: 449.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.40 : 1,271.24 = 299.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.40/1,271.24 = 299.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.40x = 1,271.24 × 299.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.40x = 380,660.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,660.11/847.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.21

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