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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.93, 1,269.05 and 298.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.93, 1,269.05 and 298.49 is: 447.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.93 : 1,269.05 = 298.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.93/1,269.05 = 298.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.93x = 1,269.05 × 298.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.93x = 378,790.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,790.90/845.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.78

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