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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.68, 1,265.40 and 432.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.68, 1,265.40 and 432.84 is: 648.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.68 : 1,265.40 = 432.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.68/1,265.40 = 432.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.68x = 1,265.40 × 432.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.68x = 547,715.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,715.74/844.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.43

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