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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.17, 1,260.54 and 450.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.17, 1,260.54 and 450.85 is: 675.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.17 : 1,260.54 = 450.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.17/1,260.54 = 450.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.17x = 1,260.54 × 450.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.17x = 568,314.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,314.46/841.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.62

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