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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.30, 1,268.57 and 326.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.30, 1,268.57 and 326.16 is: 488.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.30 : 1,268.57 = 326.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.30/1,268.57 = 326.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.30x = 1,268.57 × 326.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.30x = 413,755.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,755.16/846.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.90

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