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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.70, 1,268.58 and 434.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.70, 1,268.58 and 434.73 is: 652.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.70 : 1,268.58 = 434.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.70/1,268.58 = 434.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.70x = 1,268.58 × 434.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.70x = 551,489.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,489.78/845.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.11

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