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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.65, 1,266.30 and 433.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.65, 1,266.30 and 433.26 is: 649.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.65 : 1,266.30 = 433.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.65/1,266.30 = 433.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.65x = 1,266.30 × 433.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.65x = 548,637.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,637.14/844.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.54

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