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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.45, 1,271.10 and 270.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.45, 1,271.10 and 270.17 is: 405.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.45 : 1,271.10 = 270.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.45/1,271.10 = 270.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.45x = 1,271.10 × 270.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.45x = 343,411.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,411.74/847.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.23

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