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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.32, 1,259.18 and 450.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.32, 1,259.18 and 450.37 is: 674.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.32 : 1,259.18 = 450.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.32/1,259.18 = 450.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.32x = 1,259.18 × 450.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.32x = 567,101.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,101.17/840.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.86

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