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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.57, 1,267.75 and 325.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.57, 1,267.75 and 325.13 is: 487.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.57 : 1,267.75 = 325.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.57/1,267.75 = 325.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.57x = 1,267.75 × 325.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.57x = 412,182.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,182.38/845.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.46

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