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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.67, 1,266.01 and 296.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.67, 1,266.01 and 296.55 is: 444.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.67 : 1,266.01 = 296.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.67/1,266.01 = 296.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.67x = 1,266.01 × 296.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.67x = 375,435.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,435.27/844.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.48

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