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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844, 1,266.60 and 331

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844, 1,266.60 and 331 is: 496.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844 : 1,266.60 = 331 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844/1,266.60 = 331/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844x = 1,266.60 × 331
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844x = 419,244.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,244.60/844
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.74

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