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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.32, 1,261.44 and 451.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.32, 1,261.44 and 451.08 is: 676.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.32 : 1,261.44 = 451.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.32/1,261.44 = 451.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.32x = 1,261.44 × 451.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.32x = 569,010.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,010.36/841.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.33

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