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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.84, 1,296.80 and 452.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.84, 1,296.80 and 452.98 is: 679.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.84 : 1,296.80 = 452.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.84/1,296.80 = 452.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.84x = 1,296.80 × 452.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.84x = 587,424.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,424.46/864.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.23

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