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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.12, 1,267.82 and 297.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.12, 1,267.82 and 297.62 is: 446.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.12 : 1,267.82 = 297.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.12/1,267.82 = 297.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.12x = 1,267.82 × 297.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.12x = 377,322.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,322.99/845.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.48

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