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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.66, 1,268.22 and 325.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.66, 1,268.22 and 325.70 is: 488.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.66 : 1,268.22 = 325.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.66/1,268.22 = 325.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.66x = 1,268.22 × 325.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.66x = 413,059.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,059.25/845.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.45

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