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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.95, 1,267.39 and 297.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.95, 1,267.39 and 297.16 is: 445.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.95 : 1,267.39 = 297.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.95/1,267.39 = 297.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.95x = 1,267.39 × 297.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.95x = 376,617.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,617.61/844.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.73

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