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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.53, 1,267.51 and 433.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.53, 1,267.51 and 433.76 is: 650.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.53 : 1,267.51 = 433.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.53/1,267.51 = 433.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.53x = 1,267.51 × 433.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.53x = 549,787.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,787.72/845.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.23

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