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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.19, 1,264.01 and 451.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.19, 1,264.01 and 451.47 is: 678.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.19 : 1,264.01 = 451.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.19/1,264.01 = 451.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.19x = 1,264.01 × 451.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.19x = 570,660.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,660.34/841.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.40

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