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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.11, 1,266.16 and 296.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.11, 1,266.16 and 296.17 is: 444.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.11 : 1,266.16 = 296.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.11/1,266.16 = 296.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.11x = 1,266.16 × 296.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.11x = 374,996.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,996.09/844.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.25

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