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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.90, 1,267.49 and 296.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.90, 1,267.49 and 296.94 is: 445.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.90 : 1,267.49 = 296.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.90/1,267.49 = 296.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.90x = 1,267.49 × 296.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.90x = 376,368.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,368.48/844.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.46

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