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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.24, 1,257.30 and 453.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.24, 1,257.30 and 453.49 is: 680.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.24 : 1,257.30 = 453.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.24/1,257.30 = 453.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.24x = 1,257.30 × 453.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.24x = 570,172.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,172.98/838.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.20

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