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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.56, 1,267.47 and 325.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.56, 1,267.47 and 325.42 is: 487.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.56 : 1,267.47 = 325.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.56/1,267.47 = 325.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.56x = 1,267.47 × 325.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.56x = 412,460.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,460.09/845.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.80

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