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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.92, 1,267.61 and 297.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.92, 1,267.61 and 297.18 is: 445.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.92 : 1,267.61 = 297.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.92/1,267.61 = 297.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.92x = 1,267.61 × 297.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.92x = 376,706.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,706.85/844.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.85

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