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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.91, 1,269 and 413.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.91, 1,269 and 413.07 is: 619.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.91 : 1,269 = 413.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.91/1,269 = 413.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.91x = 1,269 × 413.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.91x = 524,185.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,185.83/845.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.67

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