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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.80, 1,297.76 and 453.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.80, 1,297.76 and 453.81 is: 681.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.80 : 1,297.76 = 453.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.80/1,297.76 = 453.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.80x = 1,297.76 × 453.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.80x = 588,934.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,934.20/864.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.01

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