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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.53, 1,268.43 and 297.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.53, 1,268.43 and 297.73 is: 446.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.53 : 1,268.43 = 297.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.53/1,268.43 = 297.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.53x = 1,268.43 × 297.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.53x = 377,649.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,649.66/845.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.64

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