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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.59, 1,265.97 and 433.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.59, 1,265.97 and 433.62 is: 649.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.59 : 1,265.97 = 433.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.59/1,265.97 = 433.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.59x = 1,265.97 × 433.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.59x = 548,949.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,949.91/844.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.96

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