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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.16, 1,292.10 and 451.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.16, 1,292.10 and 451.19 is: 676.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.16 : 1,292.10 = 451.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.16/1,292.10 = 451.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.16x = 1,292.10 × 451.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.16x = 582,976.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,976.14/862.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.18

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