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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.34, 1,267.16 and 405.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.34, 1,267.16 and 405.95 is: 608.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.34 : 1,267.16 = 405.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.34/1,267.16 = 405.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.34x = 1,267.16 × 405.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.34x = 514,395.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,395.24/845.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.51

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