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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.66, 1,268.48 and 268.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.66, 1,268.48 and 268.54 is: 402.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.66 : 1,268.48 = 268.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.66/1,268.48 = 268.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.66x = 1,268.48 × 268.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.66x = 340,637.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,637.62/845.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.81

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