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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.11, 1,267.90 and 297.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.11, 1,267.90 and 297.22 is: 445.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.11 : 1,267.90 = 297.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.11/1,267.90 = 297.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.11x = 1,267.90 × 297.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.11x = 376,845.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,845.24/845.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.91

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