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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.02, 1,260.02 and 450.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.02, 1,260.02 and 450.20 is: 674.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.02 : 1,260.02 = 450.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.02/1,260.02 = 450.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.02x = 1,260.02 × 450.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.02x = 567,252.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,252.45/841.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.48

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