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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.43, 1,266.64 and 296.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.43, 1,266.64 and 296.50 is: 444.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.43 : 1,266.64 = 296.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.43/1,266.64 = 296.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.43x = 1,266.64 × 296.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.43x = 375,555.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,555.45/844.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.75

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