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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.71, 1,268.16 and 297.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.71, 1,268.16 and 297.93 is: 446.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.71 : 1,268.16 = 297.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.71/1,268.16 = 297.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.71x = 1,268.16 × 297.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.71x = 377,822.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,822.91/845.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.75

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