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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.61, 1,266.62 and 480.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.61, 1,266.62 and 480.21 is: 719.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.61 : 1,266.62 = 480.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.61/1,266.62 = 480.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.61x = 1,266.62 × 480.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.61x = 608,241.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,241.19/845.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.29

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