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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.56, 1,266.20 and 453.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.56, 1,266.20 and 453.52 is: 679.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.56 : 1,266.20 = 453.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.56/1,266.20 = 453.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.56x = 1,266.20 × 453.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.56x = 574,247.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,247.02/844.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.94

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