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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.57, 1,268.92 and 297.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.57, 1,268.92 and 297.75 is: 446.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.57 : 1,268.92 = 297.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.57/1,268.92 = 297.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.57x = 1,268.92 × 297.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.57x = 377,813.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,813.10/845.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.82

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