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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.03, 1,265.16 and 473.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.03, 1,265.16 and 473.29 is: 709.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.03 : 1,265.16 = 473.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.03/1,265.16 = 473.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.03x = 1,265.16 × 473.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.03x = 598,787.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,787.08/844.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.44

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