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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.53, 1,268.29 and 383.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.53, 1,268.29 and 383.22 is: 574.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.53 : 1,268.29 = 383.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.53/1,268.29 = 383.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.53x = 1,268.29 × 383.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.53x = 486,034.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,034.09/845.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.83

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