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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.48, 1,269.06 and 413.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.48, 1,269.06 and 413.50 is: 619.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.48 : 1,269.06 = 413.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.48/1,269.06 = 413.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.48x = 1,269.06 × 413.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.48x = 524,756.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,756.31/847.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.20

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