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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.41, 1,268.31 and 383.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.41, 1,268.31 and 383.19 is: 574.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.41 : 1,268.31 = 383.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.41/1,268.31 = 383.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.41x = 1,268.31 × 383.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.41x = 485,998.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,998.23/845.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.87

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