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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.52, 1,268.28 and 297.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.52, 1,268.28 and 297.64 is: 446.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.52 : 1,268.28 = 297.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.52/1,268.28 = 297.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.52x = 1,268.28 × 297.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.52x = 377,483.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,483.03/845.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.45

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