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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.21, 1,335.90 and 451.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.21, 1,335.90 and 451.65 is: 677.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.21 : 1,335.90 = 451.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.21/1,335.90 = 451.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.21x = 1,335.90 × 451.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.21x = 603,359.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,359.24/891.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.01

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