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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.86, 1,267.42 and 297.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.86, 1,267.42 and 297.22 is: 445.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.86 : 1,267.42 = 297.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.86/1,267.42 = 297.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.86x = 1,267.42 × 297.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.86x = 376,702.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,702.57/844.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.88

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