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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.49, 1,266.96 and 296.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.49, 1,266.96 and 296.60 is: 444.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.49 : 1,266.96 = 296.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.49/1,266.96 = 296.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.49x = 1,266.96 × 296.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.49x = 375,775.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,775.11/844.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.97

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