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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.26, 1,267.30 and 434.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.26, 1,267.30 and 434.06 is: 650.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.26 : 1,267.30 = 434.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.26/1,267.30 = 434.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.26x = 1,267.30 × 434.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.26x = 550,084.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,084.24/845.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.79

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