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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.92, 1,269.04 and 298.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.92, 1,269.04 and 298.16 is: 447.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.92 : 1,269.04 = 298.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.92/1,269.04 = 298.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.92x = 1,269.04 × 298.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.92x = 378,376.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,376.97/845.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.30

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