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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.15, 1,266.23 and 433.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.15, 1,266.23 and 433.06 is: 649.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.15 : 1,266.23 = 433.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.15/1,266.23 = 433.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.15x = 1,266.23 × 433.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.15x = 548,353.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,353.56/844.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.59

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