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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.50, 1,299.24 and 455.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.50, 1,299.24 and 455.46 is: 683.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.50 : 1,299.24 = 455.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.50/1,299.24 = 455.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.50x = 1,299.24 × 455.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.50x = 591,751.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,751.85/865.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.71

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