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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.54, 1,267.92 and 406.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.54, 1,267.92 and 406.73 is: 609.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.54 : 1,267.92 = 406.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.54/1,267.92 = 406.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.54x = 1,267.92 × 406.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.54x = 515,694.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,694.76/845.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.90

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