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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.02, 1,266.45 and 434.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.02, 1,266.45 and 434.08 is: 650.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.02 : 1,266.45 = 434.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.02/1,266.45 = 434.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.02x = 1,266.45 × 434.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.02x = 549,740.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,740.62/845.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.57

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