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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.64, 1,268.43 and 332.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.64, 1,268.43 and 332.64 is: 498.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.64 : 1,268.43 = 332.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.64/1,268.43 = 332.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.64x = 1,268.43 × 332.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.64x = 421,930.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,930.56/845.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.95

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