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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.19, 1,266.28 and 331.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.19, 1,266.28 and 331.19 is: 496.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.19 : 1,266.28 = 331.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.19/1,266.28 = 331.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.19x = 1,266.28 × 331.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.19x = 419,379.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,379.27/844.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.78

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