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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.69, 1,298.45 and 455.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.69, 1,298.45 and 455.09 is: 682.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.69 : 1,298.45 = 455.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.69/1,298.45 = 455.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.69x = 1,298.45 × 455.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.69x = 590,906.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,906.26/865.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.59

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