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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.81, 1,266.60 and 433.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.81, 1,266.60 and 433.63 is: 650.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.81 : 1,266.60 = 433.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.81/1,266.60 = 433.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.81x = 1,266.60 × 433.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.81x = 549,235.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,235.76/844.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.13

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