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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.88, 1,267.52 and 434.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.88, 1,267.52 and 434.44 is: 650.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.88 : 1,267.52 = 434.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.88/1,267.52 = 434.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.88x = 1,267.52 × 434.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.88x = 550,661.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,661.39/845.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.99

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