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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.37, 1,267.83 and 325.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.37, 1,267.83 and 325.44 is: 488.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.37 : 1,267.83 = 325.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.37/1,267.83 = 325.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.37x = 1,267.83 × 325.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.37x = 412,602.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,602.60/845.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.07

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