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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.44, 1,268.64 and 325.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.44, 1,268.64 and 325.36 is: 488.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.44 : 1,268.64 = 325.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.44/1,268.64 = 325.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.44x = 1,268.64 × 325.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.44x = 412,764.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,764.71/845.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.22

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