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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.02, 1,266.82 and 297.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.02, 1,266.82 and 297.56 is: 446.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.02 : 1,266.82 = 297.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.02/1,266.82 = 297.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.02x = 1,266.82 × 297.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.02x = 376,954.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,954.96/845.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.09

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