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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.31, 1,267.42 and 325.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.31, 1,267.42 and 325.34 is: 487.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.31 : 1,267.42 = 325.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.31/1,267.42 = 325.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.31x = 1,267.42 × 325.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.31x = 412,345.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,345.11/845.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.80

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