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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.43, 1,264.36 and 478.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.43, 1,264.36 and 478.71 is: 716.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.43 : 1,264.36 = 478.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.43/1,264.36 = 478.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.43x = 1,264.36 × 478.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.43x = 605,261.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,261.48/844.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.77

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