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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.99, 1,266.75 and 479.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.99, 1,266.75 and 479.26 is: 718.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.99 : 1,266.75 = 479.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.99/1,266.75 = 479.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.99x = 1,266.75 × 479.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.99x = 607,102.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,102.61/844.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.47

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