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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.37, 1,268.26 and 297.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.37, 1,268.26 and 297.61 is: 446.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.37 : 1,268.26 = 297.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.37/1,268.26 = 297.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.37x = 1,268.26 × 297.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.37x = 377,442.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,442.94/845.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.48

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