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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.66, 1,294.23 and 451.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.66, 1,294.23 and 451.69 is: 677.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.66 : 1,294.23 = 451.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.66/1,294.23 = 451.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.66x = 1,294.23 × 451.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.66x = 584,590.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,590.75/862.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.66

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