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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.23, 1,266.45 and 296.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.23, 1,266.45 and 296.47 is: 444.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.23 : 1,266.45 = 296.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.23/1,266.45 = 296.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.23x = 1,266.45 × 296.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.23x = 375,464.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,464.43/844.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.74

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