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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.09, 1,267.14 and 406.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.09, 1,267.14 and 406.10 is: 608.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.09 : 1,267.14 = 406.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.09/1,267.14 = 406.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.09x = 1,267.14 × 406.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.09x = 514,579.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,579.22/845.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.91

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