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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.16, 1,266.77 and 297.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.16, 1,266.77 and 297.05 is: 445.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.16 : 1,266.77 = 297.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.16/1,266.77 = 297.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.16x = 1,266.77 × 297.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.16x = 376,286.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,286.21/845.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.22

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