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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.65, 1,261.66 and 451.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.65, 1,261.66 and 451.36 is: 676.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.65 : 1,261.66 = 451.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.65/1,261.66 = 451.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.65x = 1,261.66 × 451.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.65x = 569,462.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,462.86/841.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.60

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