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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.40, 1,293.60 and 451.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.40, 1,293.60 and 451.66 is: 677.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.40 : 1,293.60 = 451.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.40/1,293.60 = 451.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.40x = 1,293.60 × 451.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.40x = 584,265.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,265.27/862.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.49

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