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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.72, 1,267.49 and 474.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.72, 1,267.49 and 474.29 is: 711.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.72 : 1,267.49 = 474.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.72/1,267.49 = 474.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.72x = 1,267.49 × 474.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.72x = 601,159.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,159.02/844.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.67

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