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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.19, 1,268.37 and 297.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.19, 1,268.37 and 297.38 is: 446.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.19 : 1,268.37 = 297.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.19/1,268.37 = 297.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.19x = 1,268.37 × 297.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.19x = 377,191.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,191.04/845.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.28

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