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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.87, 1,267.87 and 297.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.87, 1,267.87 and 297.05 is: 445.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.87 : 1,267.87 = 297.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.87/1,267.87 = 297.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.87x = 1,267.87 × 297.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.87x = 376,619.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,619.30/844.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.77

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