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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.31, 1,268.09 and 297.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.31, 1,268.09 and 297.39 is: 446.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.31 : 1,268.09 = 297.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.31/1,268.09 = 297.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.31x = 1,268.09 × 297.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.31x = 377,117.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,117.29/845.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.13

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