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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.24, 1,267.56 and 297.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.24, 1,267.56 and 297.32 is: 445.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.24 : 1,267.56 = 297.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.24/1,267.56 = 297.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.24x = 1,267.56 × 297.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.24x = 376,870.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,870.94/845.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.87

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