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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.63, 1,265.32 and 478.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.63, 1,265.32 and 478.33 is: 716.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.63 : 1,265.32 = 478.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.63/1,265.32 = 478.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.63x = 1,265.32 × 478.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.63x = 605,240.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,240.52/844.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.57

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