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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.88, 1,266.02 and 433.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.88, 1,266.02 and 433.44 is: 649.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.88 : 1,266.02 = 433.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.88/1,266.02 = 433.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.88x = 1,266.02 × 433.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.88x = 548,743.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,743.71/844.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.49

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