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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.51, 1,297.24 and 454.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.51, 1,297.24 and 454.44 is: 681.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.51 : 1,297.24 = 454.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.51/1,297.24 = 454.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.51x = 1,297.24 × 454.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.51x = 589,511.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,511.81/865.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.11

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