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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.16, 1,265.42 and 458.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.16, 1,265.42 and 458.60 is: 687.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.16 : 1,265.42 = 458.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.16/1,265.42 = 458.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.16x = 1,265.42 × 458.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.16x = 580,316.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,316.43/844.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.45

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