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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.15, 1,267.73 and 455.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.15, 1,267.73 and 455.47 is: 683.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.15 : 1,267.73 = 455.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.15/1,267.73 = 455.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.15x = 1,267.73 × 455.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.15x = 577,410.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,410.95/845.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.21

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