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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.91, 1,264.38 and 458.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.91, 1,264.38 and 458.16 is: 687.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.91 : 1,264.38 = 458.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.91/1,264.38 = 458.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.91x = 1,264.38 × 458.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.91x = 579,288.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,288.34/842.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.25

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