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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.85, 1,294.29 and 451.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.85, 1,294.29 and 451.44 is: 677.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.85 : 1,294.29 = 451.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.85/1,294.29 = 451.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.85x = 1,294.29 × 451.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.85x = 584,294.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,294.28/862.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.17

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