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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.31, 1,265.85 and 433.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.31, 1,265.85 and 433.13 is: 649.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.31 : 1,265.85 = 433.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.31/1,265.85 = 433.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.31x = 1,265.85 × 433.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.31x = 548,271.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,271.28/844.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.38

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