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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.51, 1,268.33 and 297.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.51, 1,268.33 and 297.54 is: 446.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.51 : 1,268.33 = 297.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.51/1,268.33 = 297.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.51x = 1,268.33 × 297.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.51x = 377,377.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,377.42/845.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.33

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