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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.62, 1,266.02 and 474.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.62, 1,266.02 and 474.02 is: 710.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.62 : 1,266.02 = 474.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.62/1,266.02 = 474.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.62x = 1,266.02 × 474.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.62x = 600,110.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,110.10/844.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.51

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