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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.63, 1,266.37 and 296.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.63, 1,266.37 and 296.52 is: 444.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.63 : 1,266.37 = 296.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.63/1,266.37 = 296.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.63x = 1,266.37 × 296.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.63x = 375,498.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,498.54/844.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.57

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