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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.46, 1,267.46 and 358.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.46, 1,267.46 and 358.85 is: 537.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.46 : 1,267.46 = 358.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.46/1,267.46 = 358.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.46x = 1,267.46 × 358.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.46x = 454,829.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,829.40/845.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.97

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