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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.18, 1,267.77 and 297.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.18, 1,267.77 and 297.23 is: 445.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.18 : 1,267.77 = 297.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.18/1,267.77 = 297.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.18x = 1,267.77 × 297.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.18x = 376,818.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,818.68/845.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.85

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