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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.44, 1,268.16 and 412.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.44, 1,268.16 and 412.63 is: 618.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.44 : 1,268.16 = 412.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.44/1,268.16 = 412.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.44x = 1,268.16 × 412.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.44x = 523,280.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,280.86/845.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.95

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