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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.39, 1,266.98 and 454.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.39, 1,266.98 and 454.55 is: 681.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.39 : 1,266.98 = 454.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.39/1,266.98 = 454.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.39x = 1,266.98 × 454.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.39x = 575,897.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,897.15/845.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.22

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