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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.68, 1,266.54 and 455.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.68, 1,266.54 and 455.13 is: 682.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.68 : 1,266.54 = 455.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.68/1,266.54 = 455.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.68x = 1,266.54 × 455.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.68x = 576,440.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,440.35/844.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.44

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