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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.28, 1,257.78 and 453.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.28, 1,257.78 and 453.50 is: 680.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.28 : 1,257.78 = 453.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.28/1,257.78 = 453.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.28x = 1,257.78 × 453.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.28x = 570,403.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,403.23/838.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.44

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