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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.44, 1,267.02 and 454.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.44, 1,267.02 and 454.32 is: 681.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.44 : 1,267.02 = 454.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.44/1,267.02 = 454.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.44x = 1,267.02 × 454.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.44x = 575,632.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,632.53/844.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.67

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