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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.52, 1,267.29 and 297.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.52, 1,267.29 and 297.11 is: 445.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.52 : 1,267.29 = 297.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.52/1,267.29 = 297.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.52x = 1,267.29 × 297.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.52x = 376,524.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,524.53/844.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.84

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