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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.73, 1,267.95 and 325.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.73, 1,267.95 and 325.53 is: 488.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.73 : 1,267.95 = 325.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.73/1,267.95 = 325.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.73x = 1,267.95 × 325.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.73x = 412,755.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,755.76/845.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.05

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