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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.07, 1,267.62 and 297.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.07, 1,267.62 and 297.27 is: 445.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.07 : 1,267.62 = 297.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.07/1,267.62 = 297.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.07x = 1,267.62 × 297.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.07x = 376,825.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,825.40/845.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.91

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