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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.10, 1,266.15 and 296.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.10, 1,266.15 and 296.15 is: 444.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.10 : 1,266.15 = 296.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.10/1,266.15 = 296.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.10x = 1,266.15 × 296.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.10x = 374,973.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,973.49/844.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.23

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