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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.70, 1,267.51 and 383.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.70, 1,267.51 and 383.35 is: 574.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.70 : 1,267.51 = 383.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.70/1,267.51 = 383.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.70x = 1,267.51 × 383.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.70x = 485,899.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,899.96/845.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.55

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