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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.41, 1,299.81 and 455.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.41, 1,299.81 and 455.47 is: 683.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.41 : 1,299.81 = 455.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.41/1,299.81 = 455.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.41x = 1,299.81 × 455.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.41x = 592,024.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,024.46/866.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.31

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