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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.97, 1,269.06 and 298.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.97, 1,269.06 and 298.02 is: 447.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.97 : 1,269.06 = 298.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.97/1,269.06 = 298.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.97x = 1,269.06 × 298.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.97x = 378,205.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,205.26/845.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.07

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