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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.16, 1,266.62 and 453.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.16, 1,266.62 and 453.71 is: 680.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.16 : 1,266.62 = 453.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.16/1,266.62 = 453.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.16x = 1,266.62 × 453.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.16x = 574,679.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,679.06/844.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.77

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