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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.29, 1,268.60 and 383.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.29, 1,268.60 and 383.10 is: 574.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.29 : 1,268.60 = 383.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.29/1,268.60 = 383.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.29x = 1,268.60 × 383.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.29x = 486,001.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,001.62/845.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.95

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