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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.67, 1,259.05 and 450.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.67, 1,259.05 and 450.13 is: 674.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.67 : 1,259.05 = 450.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.67/1,259.05 = 450.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.67x = 1,259.05 × 450.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.67x = 566,736.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,736.18/839.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.95

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