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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.80, 1,267.28 and 296.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.80, 1,267.28 and 296.99 is: 445.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.80 : 1,267.28 = 296.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.80/1,267.28 = 296.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.80x = 1,267.28 × 296.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.80x = 376,369.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,369.73/844.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.51

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