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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.68, 1,267.04 and 476.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.68, 1,267.04 and 476.84 is: 715.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.68 : 1,267.04 = 476.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.68/1,267.04 = 476.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.68x = 1,267.04 × 476.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.68x = 604,175.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,175.35/844.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.27

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