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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.24, 1,268.21 and 325.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.24, 1,268.21 and 325.40 is: 488.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.24 : 1,268.21 = 325.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.24/1,268.21 = 325.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.24x = 1,268.21 × 325.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.24x = 412,670.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,670.01/845.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.23

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