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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.08, 1,267.78 and 297.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.08, 1,267.78 and 297.20 is: 445.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.08 : 1,267.78 = 297.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.08/1,267.78 = 297.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.08x = 1,267.78 × 297.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.08x = 376,784.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,784.22/845.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.86

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