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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.65, 1,267.41 and 383.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.65, 1,267.41 and 383.29 is: 574.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.65 : 1,267.41 = 383.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.65/1,267.41 = 383.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.65x = 1,267.41 × 383.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.65x = 485,780.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,780.97/845.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.45

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