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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.48, 1,270.81 and 457.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.48, 1,270.81 and 457.40 is: 685.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.48 : 1,270.81 = 457.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.48/1,270.81 = 457.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.48x = 1,270.81 × 457.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.48x = 581,268.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,268.49/847.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.88

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