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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.76, 1,269.18 and 326.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.76, 1,269.18 and 326.18 is: 489.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.76 : 1,269.18 = 326.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.76/1,269.18 = 326.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.76x = 1,269.18 × 326.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.76x = 413,981.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,981.13/845.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.48

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