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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.62, 1,266.93 and 433.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.62, 1,266.93 and 433.20 is: 649.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.62 : 1,266.93 = 433.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.62/1,266.93 = 433.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.62x = 1,266.93 × 433.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.62x = 548,834.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,834.08/844.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.80

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