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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.27, 1,268.55 and 297.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.27, 1,268.55 and 297.99 is: 446.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.27 : 1,268.55 = 297.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.27/1,268.55 = 297.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.27x = 1,268.55 × 297.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.27x = 378,015.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,015.21/846.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.68

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