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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.41, 1,297.49 and 453.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.41, 1,297.49 and 453.47 is: 680.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.41 : 1,297.49 = 453.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.41/1,297.49 = 453.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.41x = 1,297.49 × 453.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.41x = 588,364.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,364.04/864.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.66

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