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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.23, 1,296.74 and 453.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.23, 1,296.74 and 453.69 is: 680.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.23 : 1,296.74 = 453.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.23/1,296.74 = 453.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.23x = 1,296.74 × 453.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.23x = 588,319.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,319.10/864.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.75

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