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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.52, 1,267.77 and 325.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.52, 1,267.77 and 325.32 is: 487.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.52 : 1,267.77 = 325.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.52/1,267.77 = 325.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.52x = 1,267.77 × 325.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.52x = 412,430.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,430.94/845.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.78

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