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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.34, 1,268.80 and 326.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.34, 1,268.80 and 326.06 is: 488.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.34 : 1,268.80 = 326.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.34/1,268.80 = 326.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.34x = 1,268.80 × 326.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.34x = 413,704.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,704.93/846.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.82

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