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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.99, 1,268.55 and 311.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.99, 1,268.55 and 311.66 is: 467.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.99 : 1,268.55 = 311.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.99/1,268.55 = 311.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.99x = 1,268.55 × 311.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.99x = 395,356.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,356.29/845.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.33

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