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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.90, 1,269.32 and 413.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.90, 1,269.32 and 413.06 is: 619.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.90 : 1,269.32 = 413.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.90/1,269.32 = 413.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.90x = 1,269.32 × 413.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.90x = 524,305.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,305.32/845.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.82

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