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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.80, 1,267.56 and 297.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.80, 1,267.56 and 297.37 is: 446.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.80 : 1,267.56 = 297.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.80/1,267.56 = 297.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.80x = 1,267.56 × 297.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.80x = 376,934.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,934.32/844.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.18

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