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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.48, 1,261.44 and 451.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.48, 1,261.44 and 451.75 is: 677.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.48 : 1,261.44 = 451.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.48/1,261.44 = 451.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.48x = 1,261.44 × 451.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.48x = 569,853.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,853.26/841.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.21

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