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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.29, 1,266.81 and 453.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.29, 1,266.81 and 453.84 is: 680.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.29 : 1,266.81 = 453.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.29/1,266.81 = 453.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.29x = 1,266.81 × 453.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.29x = 574,929.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,929.05/844.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.96

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