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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.41, 1,271.12 and 270.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.41, 1,271.12 and 270.29 is: 405.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.41 : 1,271.12 = 270.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.41/1,271.12 = 270.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.41x = 1,271.12 × 270.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.41x = 343,571.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,571.02/847.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.44

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