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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.02, 1,268.10 and 297.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.02, 1,268.10 and 297.21 is: 446.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.02 : 1,268.10 = 297.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.02/1,268.10 = 297.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.02x = 1,268.10 × 297.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.02x = 376,892.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,892.00/845.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.02

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