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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.24, 1,264.74 and 410.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.24, 1,264.74 and 410.08 is: 614.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.24 : 1,264.74 = 410.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.24/1,264.74 = 410.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.24x = 1,264.74 × 410.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.24x = 518,644.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,644.58/844.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.33

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