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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.92, 1,269.11 and 298.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.92, 1,269.11 and 298.18 is: 447.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.92 : 1,269.11 = 298.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.92/1,269.11 = 298.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.92x = 1,269.11 × 298.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.92x = 378,423.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,423.22/845.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.35

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