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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.94, 1,269.02 and 298.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.94, 1,269.02 and 298.28 is: 447.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.94 : 1,269.02 = 298.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.94/1,269.02 = 298.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.94x = 1,269.02 × 298.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.94x = 378,525.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,525.53/845.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.46

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