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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.68, 1,267.04 and 405.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.68, 1,267.04 and 405.86 is: 608.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.68 : 1,267.04 = 405.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.68/1,267.04 = 405.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.68x = 1,267.04 × 405.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.68x = 514,242.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,242.66/844.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.80

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