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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.03, 1,266.51 and 480.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.03, 1,266.51 and 480.13 is: 719.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.03 : 1,266.51 = 480.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.03/1,266.51 = 480.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.03x = 1,266.51 × 480.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.03x = 608,083.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,083.11/845.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.60

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