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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.51, 1,268.24 and 383.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.51, 1,268.24 and 383.04 is: 574.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.51 : 1,268.24 = 383.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.51/1,268.24 = 383.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.51x = 1,268.24 × 383.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.51x = 485,784.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,784.73/845.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.55

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