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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.40, 1,296.84 and 454.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.40, 1,296.84 and 454.98 is: 681.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.40 : 1,296.84 = 454.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.40/1,296.84 = 454.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.40x = 1,296.84 × 454.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.40x = 590,036.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,036.26/866.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.02

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