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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.38, 1,267.29 and 297.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.38, 1,267.29 and 297.26 is: 445.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.38 : 1,267.29 = 297.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.38/1,267.29 = 297.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.38x = 1,267.29 × 297.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.38x = 376,714.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,714.63/845.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.62

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