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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.40, 1,266.60 and 433.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.40, 1,266.60 and 433.19 is: 649.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.40 : 1,266.60 = 433.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.40/1,266.60 = 433.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.40x = 1,266.60 × 433.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.40x = 548,678.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,678.45/844.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.79

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