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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.37, 1,268.61 and 297.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.37, 1,268.61 and 297.54 is: 446.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.37 : 1,268.61 = 297.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.37/1,268.61 = 297.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.37x = 1,268.61 × 297.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.37x = 377,462.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,462.22/845.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.51

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