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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.67, 1,260.55 and 451.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.67, 1,260.55 and 451.13 is: 676.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.67 : 1,260.55 = 451.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.67/1,260.55 = 451.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.67x = 1,260.55 × 451.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.67x = 568,671.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,671.92/840.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.45

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