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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.50, 1,264.03 and 453.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.50, 1,264.03 and 453.51 is: 678.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.50 : 1,264.03 = 453.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.50/1,264.03 = 453.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.50x = 1,264.03 × 453.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.50x = 573,250.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,250.25/844.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.80

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