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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.36, 1,263.84 and 453.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.36, 1,263.84 and 453.40 is: 678.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.36 : 1,263.84 = 453.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.36/1,263.84 = 453.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.36x = 1,263.84 × 453.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.36x = 573,016.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,016.47/844.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.64

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