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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.60, 1,267.23 and 433.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.60, 1,267.23 and 433.88 is: 650.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.60 : 1,267.23 = 433.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.60/1,267.23 = 433.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.60x = 1,267.23 × 433.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.60x = 549,825.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,825.75/844.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.99

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