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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.03, 1,267.65 and 282.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.03, 1,267.65 and 282.18 is: 423.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.03 : 1,267.65 = 282.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.03/1,267.65 = 282.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.03x = 1,267.65 × 282.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.03x = 357,710.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,710.23/845.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.31

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