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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.16, 1,267.86 and 297.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.16, 1,267.86 and 297.28 is: 445.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.16 : 1,267.86 = 297.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.16/1,267.86 = 297.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.16x = 1,267.86 × 297.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.16x = 376,909.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,909.42/845.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.96

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