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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.66, 1,266.98 and 433.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.66, 1,266.98 and 433.58 is: 650.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.66 : 1,266.98 = 433.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.66/1,266.98 = 433.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.66x = 1,266.98 × 433.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.66x = 549,328.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,328.69/844.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.36

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