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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.79, 1,268.69 and 455.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.79, 1,268.69 and 455.57 is: 683.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.79 : 1,268.69 = 455.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.79/1,268.69 = 455.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.79x = 1,268.69 × 455.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.79x = 577,978.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,978.00/845.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.36

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