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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.56, 1,265.76 and 454.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.56, 1,265.76 and 454.71 is: 681.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.56 : 1,265.76 = 454.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.56/1,265.76 = 454.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.56x = 1,265.76 × 454.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.56x = 575,558.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,558.48/844.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.49

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