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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.38, 1,263.46 and 453.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.38, 1,263.46 and 453.16 is: 679.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.38 : 1,263.46 = 453.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.38/1,263.46 = 453.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.38x = 1,263.46 × 453.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.38x = 572,549.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,549.53/842.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.68

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