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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.02, 1,266.60 and 296.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.02, 1,266.60 and 296.21 is: 444.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.02 : 1,266.60 = 296.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.02/1,266.60 = 296.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.02x = 1,266.60 × 296.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.02x = 375,183.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,183.86/844.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.52

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