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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.21, 1,264.83 and 453.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.21, 1,264.83 and 453.53 is: 680.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.21 : 1,264.83 = 453.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.21/1,264.83 = 453.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.21x = 1,264.83 × 453.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.21x = 573,629.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,629.76/843.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.30

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