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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.93, 1,268.90 and 298.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.93, 1,268.90 and 298.01 is: 447.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.93 : 1,268.90 = 298.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.93/1,268.90 = 298.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.93x = 1,268.90 × 298.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.93x = 378,137.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,137.05/845.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.01

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