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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.04, 1,266.68 and 324.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.04, 1,266.68 and 324.88 is: 486.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.04 : 1,266.68 = 324.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.04/1,266.68 = 324.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.04x = 1,266.68 × 324.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.04x = 411,519.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,519.00/845.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.98

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