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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.80, 1,267.98 and 297.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.80, 1,267.98 and 297.70 is: 446.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.80 : 1,267.98 = 297.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.80/1,267.98 = 297.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.80x = 1,267.98 × 297.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.80x = 377,477.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,477.65/845.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.30

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