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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.64, 1,267.44 and 332

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.64, 1,267.44 and 332 is: 498.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.64 : 1,267.44 = 332 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.64/1,267.44 = 332/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.64x = 1,267.44 × 332
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.64x = 420,790.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,790.08/844.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.19

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