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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.07, 1,267.59 and 332.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.07, 1,267.59 and 332.07 is: 498.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.07 : 1,267.59 = 332.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.07/1,267.59 = 332.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.07x = 1,267.59 × 332.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.07x = 420,928.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,928.61/845.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.10

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