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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.54, 1,258.50 and 449.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.54, 1,258.50 and 449.40 is: 673.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.54 : 1,258.50 = 449.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.54/1,258.50 = 449.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.54x = 1,258.50 × 449.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.54x = 565,569.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,569.90/839.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.67

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