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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.06, 1,267.54 and 297.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.06, 1,267.54 and 297.29 is: 445.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.06 : 1,267.54 = 297.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.06/1,267.54 = 297.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.06x = 1,267.54 × 297.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.06x = 376,829.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,829.39/845.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.92

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