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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.18, 1,259.79 and 450.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.18, 1,259.79 and 450.63 is: 675.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.18 : 1,259.79 = 450.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.18/1,259.79 = 450.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.18x = 1,259.79 × 450.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.18x = 567,699.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,699.17/840.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.69

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