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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.92, 1,266.48 and 433.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.92, 1,266.48 and 433.62 is: 649.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.92 : 1,266.48 = 433.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.92/1,266.48 = 433.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.92x = 1,266.48 × 433.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.92x = 549,171.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,171.06/844.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.97

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