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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.97, 1,268.20 and 326.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.97, 1,268.20 and 326.34 is: 489.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.97 : 1,268.20 = 326.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.97/1,268.20 = 326.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.97x = 1,268.20 × 326.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.97x = 413,867.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,867.38/845.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.22

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