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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.38, 1,267.35 and 406.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.38, 1,267.35 and 406.36 is: 609.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.38 : 1,267.35 = 406.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.38/1,267.35 = 406.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.38x = 1,267.35 × 406.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.38x = 515,000.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,000.35/845.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.19

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