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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.89, 1,268.49 and 297.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.89, 1,268.49 and 297.95 is: 446.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.89 : 1,268.49 = 297.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.89/1,268.49 = 297.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.89x = 1,268.49 × 297.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.89x = 377,940.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,940.25/845.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.80

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