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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.69, 1,267.60 and 296.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.69, 1,267.60 and 296.87 is: 445.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.69 : 1,267.60 = 296.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.69/1,267.60 = 296.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.69x = 1,267.60 × 296.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.69x = 376,312.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,312.41/844.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.50

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