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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.14, 1,268.07 and 454.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.14, 1,268.07 and 454.68 is: 682.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.14 : 1,268.07 = 454.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.14/1,268.07 = 454.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.14x = 1,268.07 × 454.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.14x = 576,566.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,566.07/845.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.21

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