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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.06, 1,291.82 and 451.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.06, 1,291.82 and 451.62 is: 675.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.06 : 1,291.82 = 451.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.06/1,291.82 = 451.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.06x = 1,291.82 × 451.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.06x = 583,409.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,409.49/863.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.98

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