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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.41, 1,262.25 and 451.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.41, 1,262.25 and 451.53 is: 677.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.41 : 1,262.25 = 451.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.41/1,262.25 = 451.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.41x = 1,262.25 × 451.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.41x = 569,943.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,943.74/841.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.37

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