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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.86, 1,266.57 and 331.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.86, 1,266.57 and 331.50 is: 496.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.86 : 1,266.57 = 331.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.86/1,266.57 = 331.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.86x = 1,266.57 × 331.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.86x = 419,867.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,867.96/844.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.97

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