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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.87, 1,260.49 and 450.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.87, 1,260.49 and 450.16 is: 675.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.87 : 1,260.49 = 450.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.87/1,260.49 = 450.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.87x = 1,260.49 × 450.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.87x = 567,417.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,417.48/839.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.60

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