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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.04, 1,268.16 and 325.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.04, 1,268.16 and 325.88 is: 488.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.04 : 1,268.16 = 325.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.04/1,268.16 = 325.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.04x = 1,268.16 × 325.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.04x = 413,267.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,267.98/846.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.47

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