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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.48, 1,298.88 and 455.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.48, 1,298.88 and 455.76 is: 682.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.48 : 1,298.88 = 455.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.48/1,298.88 = 455.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.48x = 1,298.88 × 455.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.48x = 591,977.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,977.55/867.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.41

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