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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.73, 1,266.64 and 454.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.73, 1,266.64 and 454.61 is: 681.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.73 : 1,266.64 = 454.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.73/1,266.64 = 454.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.73x = 1,266.64 × 454.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.73x = 575,829.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,829.24/844.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.67

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