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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.50, 1,268.81 and 325.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.50, 1,268.81 and 325.93 is: 489.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.50 : 1,268.81 = 325.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.50/1,268.81 = 325.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.50x = 1,268.81 × 325.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.50x = 413,543.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,543.24/845.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.11

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