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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.44, 1,271.16 and 270.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.44, 1,271.16 and 270.31 is: 405.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.44 : 1,271.16 = 270.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.44/1,271.16 = 270.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.44x = 1,271.16 × 270.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.44x = 343,607.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,607.26/847.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.47

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