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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.65, 1,267.79 and 298.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.65, 1,267.79 and 298.22 is: 447.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.65 : 1,267.79 = 298.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.65/1,267.79 = 298.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.65x = 1,267.79 × 298.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.65x = 378,074.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,074.74/845.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.08

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