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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.30, 1,297.01 and 453.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.30, 1,297.01 and 453.31 is: 680.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.30 : 1,297.01 = 453.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.30/1,297.01 = 453.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.30x = 1,297.01 × 453.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.30x = 587,947.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,947.60/864.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.26

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