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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.76, 1,266 and 382.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.76, 1,266 and 382.46 is: 573.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.76 : 1,266 = 382.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.76/1,266 = 382.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.76x = 1,266 × 382.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.76x = 484,188.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,188.03/844.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.17

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