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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.64, 1,268.65 and 297.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.64, 1,268.65 and 297.83 is: 446.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.64 : 1,268.65 = 297.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.64/1,268.65 = 297.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.64x = 1,268.65 × 297.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.64x = 377,838.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,838.02/845.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.81

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