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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.94, 1,267.41 and 331.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.94, 1,267.41 and 331.94 is: 497.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.94 : 1,267.41 = 331.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.94/1,267.41 = 331.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.94x = 1,267.41 × 331.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.94x = 420,704.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,704.08/844.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.91

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