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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844, 1,266.66 and 433.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844, 1,266.66 and 433.12 is: 650.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844 : 1,266.66 = 433.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844/1,266.66 = 433.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844x = 1,266.66 × 433.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844x = 548,615.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,615.78/844
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.02

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