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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.10, 1,265.49 and 433.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.10, 1,265.49 and 433.40 is: 649.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.10 : 1,265.49 = 433.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.10/1,265.49 = 433.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.10x = 1,265.49 × 433.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.10x = 548,463.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,463.37/844.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.76

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