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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.49, 1,261.01 and 451.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.49, 1,261.01 and 451.50 is: 675.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.49 : 1,261.01 = 451.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.49/1,261.01 = 451.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.49x = 1,261.01 × 451.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.49x = 569,343.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,343.76/842.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.79

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