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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.20, 1,265 and 454.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.20, 1,265 and 454.24 is: 680.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.20 : 1,265 = 454.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.20/1,265 = 454.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.20x = 1,265 × 454.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.20x = 574,613.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,613.60/844.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.66

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