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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.56, 1,266.68 and 331.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.56, 1,266.68 and 331.60 is: 497.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.56 : 1,266.68 = 331.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.56/1,266.68 = 331.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.56x = 1,266.68 × 331.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.56x = 420,031.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,031.09/844.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.34

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