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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.75, 1,268.72 and 298.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.75, 1,268.72 and 298.09 is: 447.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.75 : 1,268.72 = 298.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.75/1,268.72 = 298.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.75x = 1,268.72 × 298.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.75x = 378,190.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,190.32/845.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.17

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