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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.48, 1,271.14 and 270.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.48, 1,271.14 and 270.36 is: 405.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.48 : 1,271.14 = 270.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.48/1,271.14 = 270.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.48x = 1,271.14 × 270.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.48x = 343,665.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,665.41/847.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.51

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