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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.70, 1,267.04 and 296.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.70, 1,267.04 and 296.88 is: 445.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.70 : 1,267.04 = 296.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.70/1,267.04 = 296.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.70x = 1,267.04 × 296.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.70x = 376,158.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,158.84/844.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.32

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