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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.87, 1,267.28 and 297.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.87, 1,267.28 and 297.04 is: 445.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.87 : 1,267.28 = 297.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.87/1,267.28 = 297.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.87x = 1,267.28 × 297.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.87x = 376,432.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,432.85/844.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.55

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