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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.99, 1,268.63 and 298.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.99, 1,268.63 and 298.04 is: 446.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.99 : 1,268.63 = 298.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.99/1,268.63 = 298.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.99x = 1,268.63 × 298.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.99x = 378,102.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,102.49/845.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.93

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