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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.80, 1,266.48 and 296.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.80, 1,266.48 and 296.70 is: 444.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.80 : 1,266.48 = 296.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.80/1,266.48 = 296.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.80x = 1,266.48 × 296.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.80x = 375,764.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,764.62/844.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.80

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