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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.69, 1,267.47 and 434.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.69, 1,267.47 and 434.88 is: 651.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.69 : 1,267.47 = 434.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.69/1,267.47 = 434.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.69x = 1,267.47 × 434.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.69x = 551,197.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,197.35/845.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.78

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