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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.18, 1,295.47 and 453.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.18, 1,295.47 and 453.60 is: 679.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.18 : 1,295.47 = 453.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.18/1,295.47 = 453.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.18x = 1,295.47 × 453.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.18x = 587,625.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,625.19/864.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.98

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