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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.05, 1,266.44 and 296.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.05, 1,266.44 and 296.62 is: 445.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.05 : 1,266.44 = 296.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.05/1,266.44 = 296.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.05x = 1,266.44 × 296.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.05x = 375,651.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,651.43/844.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.06

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