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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.36, 1,267.89 and 325.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.36, 1,267.89 and 325.60 is: 488.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.36 : 1,267.89 = 325.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.36/1,267.89 = 325.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.36x = 1,267.89 × 325.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.36x = 412,821.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,821.81/845.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.34

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