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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.62, 1,268.10 and 406.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.62, 1,268.10 and 406.59 is: 609.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.62 : 1,268.10 = 406.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.62/1,268.10 = 406.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.62x = 1,268.10 × 406.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.62x = 515,596.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,596.78/845.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.73

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