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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.43, 1,266.80 and 296.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.43, 1,266.80 and 296.46 is: 444.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.43 : 1,266.80 = 296.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.43/1,266.80 = 296.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.43x = 1,266.80 × 296.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.43x = 375,554.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,554.05/844.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.75

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