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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.54, 1,266.45 and 296.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.54, 1,266.45 and 296.41 is: 444.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.54 : 1,266.45 = 296.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.54/1,266.45 = 296.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.54x = 1,266.45 × 296.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.54x = 375,388.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,388.44/844.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.49

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