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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.02, 1,296.92 and 454.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.02, 1,296.92 and 454.45 is: 681.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.02 : 1,296.92 = 454.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.02/1,296.92 = 454.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.02x = 1,296.92 × 454.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.02x = 589,384.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,384.43/865.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.36

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