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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.12, 1,266.20 and 296.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.12, 1,266.20 and 296.32 is: 444.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.12 : 1,266.20 = 296.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.12/1,266.20 = 296.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.12x = 1,266.20 × 296.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.12x = 375,200.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,200.38/844.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.49

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