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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.15, 1,292.88 and 451.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.15, 1,292.88 and 451.63 is: 677.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.15 : 1,292.88 = 451.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.15/1,292.88 = 451.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.15x = 1,292.88 × 451.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.15x = 583,906.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,906.70/862.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.27

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