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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.06, 1,295.60 and 453.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.06, 1,295.60 and 453.62 is: 680.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.06 : 1,295.60 = 453.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.06/1,295.60 = 453.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.06x = 1,295.60 × 453.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.06x = 587,701.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,701.33/864.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.16

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