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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.70, 1,265.67 and 433.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.70, 1,265.67 and 433.26 is: 649.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.70 : 1,265.67 = 433.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.70/1,265.67 = 433.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.70x = 1,265.67 × 433.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.70x = 548,364.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,364.18/844.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.19

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