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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.04, 1,268.16 and 480.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.04, 1,268.16 and 480.54 is: 721.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.04 : 1,268.16 = 480.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.04/1,268.16 = 480.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.04x = 1,268.16 × 480.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.04x = 609,401.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,401.61/845.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.15

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