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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.45, 1,270.74 and 299.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.45, 1,270.74 and 299.55 is: 449.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.45 : 1,270.74 = 299.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.45/1,270.74 = 299.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.45x = 1,270.74 × 299.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.45x = 380,650.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,650.17/847.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.17

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