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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.77, 1,267.14 and 382.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.77, 1,267.14 and 382.30 is: 573.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.77 : 1,267.14 = 382.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.77/1,267.14 = 382.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.77x = 1,267.14 × 382.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.77x = 484,427.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,427.62/844.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.44

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