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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.62, 1,271.61 and 299.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.62, 1,271.61 and 299.84 is: 449.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.62 : 1,271.61 = 299.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.62/1,271.61 = 299.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.62x = 1,271.61 × 299.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.62x = 381,273.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,273.18/847.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.82

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