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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.56, 1,267.70 and 454.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.56, 1,267.70 and 454.52 is: 681.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.56 : 1,267.70 = 454.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.56/1,267.70 = 454.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.56x = 1,267.70 × 454.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.56x = 576,195.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,195.00/845.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.44

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