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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.43, 1,268.53 and 325.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.43, 1,268.53 and 325.26 is: 488.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.43 : 1,268.53 = 325.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.43/1,268.53 = 325.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.43x = 1,268.53 × 325.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.43x = 412,602.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,602.07/845.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.04

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