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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.58, 1,271.49 and 270.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.58, 1,271.49 and 270.50 is: 405.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.58 : 1,271.49 = 270.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.58/1,271.49 = 270.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.58x = 1,271.49 × 270.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.58x = 343,938.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,938.05/847.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.79

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