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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.88, 1,266.48 and 383.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.88, 1,266.48 and 383.00 is: 574.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.88 : 1,266.48 = 383.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.88/1,266.48 = 383.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.88x = 1,266.48 × 383.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.88x = 485,055.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,055.51/844.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.12

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