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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.55, 1,267.11 and 296.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.55, 1,267.11 and 296.81 is: 445.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.55 : 1,267.11 = 296.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.55/1,267.11 = 296.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.55x = 1,267.11 × 296.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.55x = 376,084.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,084.58/844.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.31

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