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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.41, 1,268.23 and 325.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.41, 1,268.23 and 325.54 is: 488.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.41 : 1,268.23 = 325.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.41/1,268.23 = 325.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.41x = 1,268.23 × 325.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.41x = 412,865.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,865.46/845.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.36

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