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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.03, 1,266.49 and 454.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.03, 1,266.49 and 454.06 is: 680.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.03 : 1,266.49 = 454.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.03/1,266.49 = 454.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.03x = 1,266.49 × 454.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.03x = 575,062.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,062.45/845.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.52

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