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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.49, 1,267.65 and 290.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.49, 1,267.65 and 290.05 is: 434.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.49 : 1,267.65 = 290.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.49/1,267.65 = 290.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.49x = 1,267.65 × 290.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.49x = 367,675.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,675.54/845.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.87

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