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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.13, 1,296.58 and 453.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.13, 1,296.58 and 453.17 is: 679.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.13 : 1,296.58 = 453.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.13/1,296.58 = 453.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.13x = 1,296.58 × 453.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.13x = 587,562.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,562.41/864.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.95

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