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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.89, 1,267.33 and 455.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.89, 1,267.33 and 455.08 is: 682.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.89 : 1,267.33 = 455.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.89/1,267.33 = 455.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.89x = 1,267.33 × 455.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.89x = 576,730.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,730.20/844.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.61

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