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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.59, 1,267.29 and 296.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.59, 1,267.29 and 296.90 is: 445.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.59 : 1,267.29 = 296.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.59/1,267.29 = 296.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.59x = 1,267.29 × 296.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.59x = 376,250.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,250.58/844.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.48

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