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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.22, 1,266.30 and 296.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.22, 1,266.30 and 296.39 is: 444.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.22 : 1,266.30 = 296.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.22/1,266.30 = 296.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.22x = 1,266.30 × 296.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.22x = 375,321.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,321.82/844.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.58

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