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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.10, 1,264.93 and 477.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.10, 1,264.93 and 477.02 is: 714.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.10 : 1,264.93 = 477.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.10/1,264.93 = 477.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.10x = 1,264.93 × 477.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.10x = 603,396.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,396.91/844.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.84

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