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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.88, 1,270.02 and 435.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.88, 1,270.02 and 435.32 is: 653.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.88 : 1,270.02 = 435.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.88/1,270.02 = 435.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.88x = 1,270.02 × 435.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.88x = 552,865.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,865.11/845.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.60

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