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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.08, 1,266.27 and 296.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.08, 1,266.27 and 296.43 is: 444.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.08 : 1,266.27 = 296.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.08/1,266.27 = 296.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.08x = 1,266.27 × 296.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.08x = 375,360.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,360.42/844.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.70

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