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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.35, 1,265.77 and 454.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.35, 1,265.77 and 454.56 is: 681.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.35 : 1,265.77 = 454.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.35/1,265.77 = 454.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.35x = 1,265.77 × 454.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.35x = 575,364.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,364.23/844.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.43

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