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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.85, 1,267.38 and 296.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.85, 1,267.38 and 296.96 is: 445.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.85 : 1,267.38 = 296.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.85/1,267.38 = 296.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.85x = 1,267.38 × 296.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.85x = 376,354.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,354.83/844.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.47

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