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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.22, 1,267.52 and 324.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.22, 1,267.52 and 324.96 is: 487.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.22 : 1,267.52 = 324.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.22/1,267.52 = 324.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.22x = 1,267.52 × 324.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.22x = 411,893.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,893.30/845.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.32

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