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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.88, 1,266.26 and 296.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.88, 1,266.26 and 296.39 is: 444.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.88 : 1,266.26 = 296.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.88/1,266.26 = 296.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.88x = 1,266.26 × 296.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.88x = 375,308.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,308.49/844.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.22

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