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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.90, 1,266.84 and 454.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.90, 1,266.84 and 454.54 is: 681.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.90 : 1,266.84 = 454.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.90/1,266.84 = 454.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.90x = 1,266.84 × 454.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.90x = 575,829.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,829.45/844.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.54

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