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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.28, 1,268.53 and 406.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.28, 1,268.53 and 406.67 is: 610.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.28 : 1,268.53 = 406.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.28/1,268.53 = 406.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.28x = 1,268.53 × 406.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.28x = 515,865.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,865.74/845.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.29

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