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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.30, 1,298.50 and 454.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.30, 1,298.50 and 454.32 is: 681.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.30 : 1,298.50 = 454.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.30/1,298.50 = 454.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.30x = 1,298.50 × 454.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.30x = 589,934.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,934.52/865.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.77

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