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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.42, 1,271.18 and 299.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.42, 1,271.18 and 299.64 is: 449.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.42 : 1,271.18 = 299.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.42/1,271.18 = 299.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.42x = 1,271.18 × 299.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.42x = 380,896.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,896.38/847.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.48

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