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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.34, 1,268.36 and 325.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.34, 1,268.36 and 325.38 is: 488.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.34 : 1,268.36 = 325.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.34/1,268.36 = 325.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.34x = 1,268.36 × 325.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.34x = 412,703.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,703.33/845.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.21

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