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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.17, 1,265.79 and 454.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.17, 1,265.79 and 454.63 is: 681.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.17 : 1,265.79 = 454.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.17/1,265.79 = 454.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.17x = 1,265.79 × 454.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.17x = 575,466.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,466.11/844.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.70

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