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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.45, 1,266.84 and 481.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.45, 1,266.84 and 481.14 is: 720.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.45 : 1,266.84 = 481.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.45/1,266.84 = 481.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.45x = 1,266.84 × 481.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.45x = 609,527.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,527.40/846.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.10

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