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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.28, 1,260.68 and 451.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.28, 1,260.68 and 451.72 is: 676.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.28 : 1,260.68 = 451.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.28/1,260.68 = 451.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.28x = 1,260.68 × 451.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.28x = 569,474.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,474.37/842.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.11

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