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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.83, 1,293.61 and 453.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.83, 1,293.61 and 453.31 is: 678.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.83 : 1,293.61 = 453.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.83/1,293.61 = 453.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.83x = 1,293.61 × 453.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.83x = 586,406.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,406.35/863.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.84

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