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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.14, 1,265.70 and 296.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.14, 1,265.70 and 296.16 is: 444.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.14 : 1,265.70 = 296.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.14/1,265.70 = 296.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.14x = 1,265.70 × 296.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.14x = 374,849.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,849.71/844.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.06

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