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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.36, 1,268.40 and 412.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.36, 1,268.40 and 412.52 is: 618.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.36 : 1,268.40 = 412.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.36/1,268.40 = 412.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.36x = 1,268.40 × 412.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.36x = 523,240.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,240.37/845.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.96

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