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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.13, 1,267.80 and 325.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.13, 1,267.80 and 325.01 is: 487.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.13 : 1,267.80 = 325.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.13/1,267.80 = 325.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.13x = 1,267.80 × 325.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.13x = 412,039.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,039.71/845.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.55

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