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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.38, 1,264.96 and 454.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.38, 1,264.96 and 454.16 is: 681.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.38 : 1,264.96 = 454.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.38/1,264.96 = 454.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.38x = 1,264.96 × 454.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.38x = 574,494.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,494.23/843.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.18

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