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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.46, 1,264.04 and 452.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.46, 1,264.04 and 452.36 is: 678.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.46 : 1,264.04 = 452.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.46/1,264.04 = 452.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.46x = 1,264.04 × 452.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.46x = 571,795.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,795.95/842.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.72

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