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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.58, 1,267.50 and 331.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.58, 1,267.50 and 331.58 is: 497.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.58 : 1,267.50 = 331.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.58/1,267.50 = 331.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.58x = 1,267.50 × 331.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.58x = 420,277.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,277.65/844.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.62

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