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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.47, 1,270.78 and 299.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.47, 1,270.78 and 299.57 is: 449.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.47 : 1,270.78 = 299.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.47/1,270.78 = 299.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.47x = 1,270.78 × 299.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.47x = 380,689.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,689.99/847.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.21

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