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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.48, 1,266.72 and 382

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.48, 1,266.72 and 382 is: 573

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.48 : 1,266.72 = 382 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.48/1,266.72 = 382/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.48x = 1,266.72 × 382
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.48x = 483,887.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,887.04/844.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573

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