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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.16, 1,266.44 and 296.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.16, 1,266.44 and 296.35 is: 444.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.16 : 1,266.44 = 296.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.16/1,266.44 = 296.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.16x = 1,266.44 × 296.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.16x = 375,308.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,308.41/844.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.59

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