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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.86, 1,259.82 and 449.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.86, 1,259.82 and 449.16 is: 674.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.86 : 1,259.82 = 449.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.86/1,259.82 = 449.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.86x = 1,259.82 × 449.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.86x = 565,860.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,860.75/838.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.56

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