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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.65, 1,267.40 and 455.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.65, 1,267.40 and 455.01 is: 682.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.65 : 1,267.40 = 455.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.65/1,267.40 = 455.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.65x = 1,267.40 × 455.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.65x = 576,679.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,679.67/844.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.74

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