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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.23, 1,267.02 and 454.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.23, 1,267.02 and 454.44 is: 682.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.23 : 1,267.02 = 454.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.23/1,267.02 = 454.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.23x = 1,267.02 × 454.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.23x = 575,784.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,784.57/844.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.02

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