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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.88, 1,269.06 and 333.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.88, 1,269.06 and 333.24 is: 499.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.88 : 1,269.06 = 333.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.88/1,269.06 = 333.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.88x = 1,269.06 × 333.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.88x = 422,901.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,901.55/845.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.95

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