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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.43, 1,266.65 and 454.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.43, 1,266.65 and 454.75 is: 682.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.43 : 1,266.65 = 454.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.43/1,266.65 = 454.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.43x = 1,266.65 × 454.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.43x = 576,002.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,002.75/844.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.12

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