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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.28, 1,267.20 and 297.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.28, 1,267.20 and 297.40 is: 445.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.28 : 1,267.20 = 297.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.28/1,267.20 = 297.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.28x = 1,267.20 × 297.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.28x = 376,865.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,865.28/845.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.85

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