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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.32, 1,266.18 and 405.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.32, 1,266.18 and 405.92 is: 608.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.32 : 1,266.18 = 405.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.32/1,266.18 = 405.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.32x = 1,266.18 × 405.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.32x = 513,972.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,972.47/845.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.02

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