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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.12, 1,268.16 and 412.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.12, 1,268.16 and 412.32 is: 618.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.12 : 1,268.16 = 412.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.12/1,268.16 = 412.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.12x = 1,268.16 × 412.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.12x = 522,887.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,887.73/845.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.71

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