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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.92, 1,260.90 and 450.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.92, 1,260.90 and 450.44 is: 675.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.92 : 1,260.90 = 450.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.92/1,260.90 = 450.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.92x = 1,260.90 × 450.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.92x = 567,959.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,959.80/840.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.40

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