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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.04, 1,288.89 and 448.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.04, 1,288.89 and 448.34 is: 671.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.04 : 1,288.89 = 448.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.04/1,288.89 = 448.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.04x = 1,288.89 × 448.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.04x = 577,854.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,854.50/860.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.89

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