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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.38, 1,266.75 and 478.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.38, 1,266.75 and 478.44 is: 717.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.38 : 1,266.75 = 478.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.38/1,266.75 = 478.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.38x = 1,266.75 × 478.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.38x = 606,063.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,063.87/844.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.76

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