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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.44, 1,267.89 and 434.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.44, 1,267.89 and 434.80 is: 652.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.44 : 1,267.89 = 434.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.44/1,267.89 = 434.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.44x = 1,267.89 × 434.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.44x = 551,278.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,278.57/845.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.06

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